2017 MYR to EGP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 MYR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the MYR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 4.3878. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 3.5326.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8552 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1779 to the December average rate of 4.3686, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.3878 was up 0.11% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.3829, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
MYR to EGP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.0837, compared to 4.2146 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1309 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.7202 EGP (High: 4.2529 / Low: 3.5326). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0228 EGP (High: 4.1851 / Low: 4.1623).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.3544 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 4.3686) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.1280), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2405 (+5.83%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.2820 | 4.0201 | 4.1779 |
| February | 4.2529 | 3.5326 | 3.8235 |
| March | 4.1350 | 3.6243 | 3.9739 |
| April | 4.1578 | 4.0571 | 4.1036 |
| May | 4.2431 | 4.1522 | 4.1903 |
| June | 4.2552 | 4.1992 | 4.2329 |
| July | 4.2215 | 4.1524 | 4.1764 |
| August | 4.1649 | 4.1304 | 4.1434 |
| September | 4.2177 | 4.1274 | 4.1878 |
| October | 4.1851 | 4.1623 | 4.1731 |
| November | 4.3281 | 4.1630 | 4.2381 |
| December | 4.3878 | 4.3210 | 4.3686 |