YEARLY HIGH
5.1033 EGP
YEARLY LOW
3.8600 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.7343 EGP

2017 PLN to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PLN to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 5.1033. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 3.8600.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2433 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.5369 to the December average rate of 5.0213, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.1033 was up 10.29% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.6271, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 102,067 EGP
2016 Average 50,516 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 77,200 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,866.48 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5.1037
4.1141
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 4.5499, compared to 4.9187 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3687 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5499
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.9187

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.8524 EGP (High: 4.7124 / Low: 3.8600). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1215 EGP (High: 4.9788 / Low: 4.8573).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.8524
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1215

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3403 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3403

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 5.0213) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.3744), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6468 (+14.79%).

2017 Avg (December) 5.0213
2016 Avg (December) 4.3744

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.6793 4.2906 4.5369
February 4.7124 3.8600 4.1966
March 4.6623 3.9592 4.4021
April 4.6586 4.5047 4.5695
May 4.8732 4.6421 4.7640
June 4.8930 4.7561 4.8305
July 4.9746 4.7844 4.8782
August 4.9788 4.8573 4.9180
September 5.0058 4.7977 4.9233
October 4.9377 4.8000 4.8629
November 5.0149 4.8229 4.9084
December 5.1033 4.9800 5.0213