YEARLY HIGH
0.0532 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0438 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0495 EGP

2017 MRO to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MRO to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 0.0532. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 0.0438.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0094 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0519 to the December average rate of 0.0501, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0532 was down 2.94% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0548, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MRO based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 266 EGP
2016 Average 142 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 219 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46.95 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0524
0.0468
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO to EGP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.0498, compared to 0.0492 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0498
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0492

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0087 EGP (High: 0.0525 / Low: 0.0438). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 EGP (High: 0.0484 / Low: 0.0480).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0087
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0046 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0519) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0234), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0285 (+121.67%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0519
2016 Avg (January) 0.0234

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0532 0.0498 0.0519
February 0.0525 0.0438 0.0473
March 0.0508 0.0450 0.0491
April 0.0508 0.0497 0.0502
May 0.0506 0.0500 0.0503
June 0.0507 0.0496 0.0503
July 0.0504 0.0491 0.0496
August 0.0493 0.0481 0.0488
September 0.0484 0.0480 0.0483
October 0.0498 0.0481 0.0489
November 0.0502 0.0495 0.0498
December 0.0505 0.0497 0.0501