YEARLY HIGH
1.2569 EGP
YEARLY LOW
1.0151 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1553 EGP

2017 MVR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MVR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 1.2569. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 1.0151.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2418 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2119 to the December average rate of 1.1563, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.2569 was down 1.47% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.2757, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,285 EGP
2016 Average 3,282 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 5,076 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,209.02 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.2233
1.0874
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR 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 1.1587, compared to 1.1520 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0067 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1587
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1520

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.2059 EGP (High: 1.2210 / Low: 1.0151). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 EGP (High: 1.1475 / Low: 1.1430).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2059
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1132 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1132

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 1.1578) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5845), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5733 (+98.08%).

2017 Avg (August) 1.1578
2016 Avg (August) 0.5845

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2372 1.1722 1.2119
February 1.2210 1.0151 1.0987
March 1.1802 1.0382 1.1381
April 1.1809 1.1585 1.1705
May 1.1804 1.1531 1.1692
June 1.1728 1.1529 1.1636
July 1.1693 1.1505 1.1572
August 1.2569 1.1409 1.1578
September 1.1483 1.1398 1.1448
October 1.1475 1.1430 1.1455
November 1.1595 1.1449 1.1503
December 1.1612 1.1476 1.1563