YEARLY HIGH
0.3815 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.3132 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3540 EGP

2017 PHP to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PHP to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.3815. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 0.3132.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0683 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3744 to the December average rate of 0.3542, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3815 was down 2.86% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3928, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 95,381 EGP
2016 Average 52,483 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 78,303 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,077.79 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3779
0.3364
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP 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 0.3591, compared to 0.3489 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0102 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3591
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3489

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0654 EGP (High: 0.3786 / Low: 0.3132). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 EGP (High: 0.3652 / Low: 0.3612).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0654
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

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 0.0346 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0346

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.3744) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1648), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2097 (+127.22%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.3744
2016 Avg (January) 0.1648

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3815 0.3629 0.3744
February 0.3786 0.3132 0.3398
March 0.3637 0.3212 0.3512
April 0.3675 0.3590 0.3627
May 0.3652 0.3612 0.3631
June 0.3668 0.3585 0.3632
July 0.3597 0.3516 0.3540
August 0.3543 0.3446 0.3484
September 0.3485 0.3440 0.3462
October 0.3466 0.3395 0.3435
November 0.3527 0.3423 0.3470
December 0.3577 0.3493 0.3542