YEARLY HIGH
0.1805 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.1341 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1662 EGP

2017 RSD to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RSD to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.1805. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 0.1341.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0464 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1600 to the December average rate of 0.1774, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1805 was up 9.36% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1650, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 902 EGP
2016 Average 448 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 670 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 231.88 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1805
0.1428
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD 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 0.1574, compared to 0.1749 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0175 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1574
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1749

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0295 EGP (High: 0.1636 / Low: 0.1341). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 EGP (High: 0.1752 / Low: 0.1718).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0295
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

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 0.0141 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0141

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.1774) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1573), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0201 (+12.78%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.1774
2016 Avg (December) 0.1573

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1650 0.1534 0.1600
February 0.1636 0.1341 0.1459
March 0.1596 0.1376 0.1523
April 0.1601 0.1538 0.1566
May 0.1663 0.1593 0.1627
June 0.1718 0.1647 0.1668
July 0.1762 0.1678 0.1717
August 0.1775 0.1738 0.1756
September 0.1781 0.1737 0.1763
October 0.1752 0.1718 0.1739
November 0.1770 0.1722 0.1747
December 0.1805 0.1751 0.1774