YEARLY HIGH
5.2191 EGP
YEARLY LOW
4.3243 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.8501 EGP

2017 QAR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the QAR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 5.2191. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 4.3243.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8948 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.1158 to the December average rate of 4.8560, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.2191 was down 3.21% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.3920, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 26,096 EGP
2016 Average 13,764 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 21,622 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,474.09 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5.1632
4.5953
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 4.9134, compared to 4.7868 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1266 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.9134
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7868

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.8499 EGP (High: 5.1743 / Low: 4.3243). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0346 EGP (High: 4.9777 / Low: 4.9431).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.8499
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0346

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 0.4516 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4516

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 5.1158) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.1502), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9656 (+137.92%).

2017 Avg (January) 5.1158
2016 Avg (January) 2.1502

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.2191 4.9390 5.1158
February 5.1743 4.3243 4.6643
March 5.0103 4.4334 4.8437
April 4.9923 4.9028 4.9633
May 4.9777 4.9431 4.9681
June 4.9776 4.7819 4.9252
July 4.9300 4.8372 4.8857
August 4.8966 4.7802 4.8510
September 4.8351 4.7427 4.7663
October 4.8472 4.6372 4.7192
November 4.8609 4.5045 4.6426
December 4.9110 4.7636 4.8560