YEARLY HIGH
0.1774 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.1469 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1712 EGP

2017 NPR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the NPR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 0.1774. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 0.1469.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0305 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1710 to the December average rate of 0.1733, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1774 was down 1.75% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1806, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 887 EGP
2016 Average 466 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 734 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 152.57 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1775
0.1567
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 0.1705, compared to 0.1719 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1705
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1719

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0280 EGP (High: 0.1749 / Low: 0.1469). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 EGP (High: 0.1706 / Low: 0.1679).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0280
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

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 0.0126 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0126

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.1756) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0829), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0926 (+111.66%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.1756
2016 Avg (May) 0.0829

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1749 0.1646 0.1710
February 0.1749 0.1469 0.1584
March 0.1753 0.1511 0.1674
April 0.1765 0.1731 0.1749
May 0.1774 0.1741 0.1756
June 0.1770 0.1742 0.1758
July 0.1756 0.1723 0.1739
August 0.1758 0.1714 0.1735
September 0.1726 0.1678 0.1710
October 0.1706 0.1679 0.1695
November 0.1723 0.1686 0.1703
December 0.1748 0.1712 0.1733