YEARLY HIGH
2.5419 EGP
YEARLY LOW
2.0874 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3813 EGP

2017 SRD to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SRD to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 2.5419. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 2.0874.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4545 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4944 to the December average rate of 2.3894, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.5419 was down 4.24% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.6544, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,710 EGP
2016 Average 8,365 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 10,437 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,272.54 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.5185
2.2296
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 2.3815, compared to 2.3811 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3815
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3811

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.4205 EGP (High: 2.5080 / Low: 2.0874). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0114 EGP (High: 2.3790 / Low: 2.3676).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.4205
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0114

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 0.2408 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2408

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 2.4944) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.9612), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5332 (+27.19%).

2017 Avg (January) 2.4944
2016 Avg (January) 1.9612

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5419 2.4124 2.4944
February 2.5080 2.0874 2.2537
March 2.4166 2.1402 2.3375
April 2.4189 2.3656 2.3948
May 2.4052 2.3912 2.3999
June 2.4170 2.3908 2.4087
July 2.4175 2.3801 2.3964
August 2.4000 2.3715 2.3860
September 2.3790 2.3676 2.3724
October 2.3775 2.3649 2.3701
November 2.3835 2.3665 2.3719
December 2.3977 2.3729 2.3894