2017 SCR to EGP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4504 EGP

YEARLY LOW

1.1620 EGP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3132 EGP

2017 SCR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SCR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 1.4504. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 1.1620.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2884 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3925 to the December average rate of 1.2790, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.4504 was down 0.09% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.4517, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,252 EGP

2016 Average 3,774 EGP

Yearly Trough Low 5,810 EGP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,441.97 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.4055

1.2502

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 1.3311, compared to 1.2953 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0358 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3311

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2953

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.2529 EGP (High: 1.4149 / Low: 1.1620). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0342 EGP (High: 1.3522 / Low: 1.3180).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2529

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0342

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1294 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1294

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.3925) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5988), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7937 (+132.55%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.3925

2016 Avg (January) 0.5988

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4504	1.3453	1.3925
February	1.4149	1.1620	1.2631
March	1.3742	1.1985	1.3098
April	1.3896	1.3153	1.3409
May	1.3522	1.3180	1.3357
June	1.3759	1.3045	1.3443
July	1.3584	1.2974	1.3236
August	1.3516	1.2910	1.3075
September	1.3171	1.2824	1.2948
October	1.3191	1.2556	1.2883
November	1.3394	1.2459	1.2785
December	1.3238	1.2604	1.2790