YEARLY HIGH
2.9657 EGP
YEARLY LOW
2.3659 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6883 EGP

2017 SDG to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SDG to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 2.9657. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 2.3659.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5998 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8949 to the December average rate of 2.6478, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.9657 was down 2.01% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.0265, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,829 EGP
2016 Average 8,077 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 11,830 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,998.85 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.9209
2.6090
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 2.7228, compared to 2.6538 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0690 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7228
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6538

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.5670 EGP (High: 2.9329 / Low: 2.3659). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0223 EGP (High: 2.6537 / Low: 2.6313).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.5670
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0223

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 0.2599 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2599

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 2.8949) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.2800), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6149 (+126.17%).

2017 Avg (January) 2.8949
2016 Avg (January) 1.2800

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9657 2.7800 2.8949
February 2.9329 2.3659 2.6350
March 2.7513 2.5147 2.6812
April 2.7252 2.6802 2.7035
May 2.7273 2.6981 2.7094
June 2.7276 2.6901 2.7128
July 2.7198 2.6718 2.6862
August 2.6791 2.6300 2.6608
September 2.6482 2.6257 2.6403
October 2.6537 2.6313 2.6418
November 2.6637 2.6340 2.6460
December 2.6921 2.5345 2.6478