YEARLY HIGH
0.0887 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0342 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0643 EGP

2017 SYP to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SYP to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 0.0887. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 3, dropping to 0.0342.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0545 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0870 to the December average rate of 0.0346, the exchange rate registered a net change of -60.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0887 was down 3.67% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0920, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 443 EGP
2016 Average 232 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 171 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 272.36 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0923
0.0290
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.0836, compared to 0.0449 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0387 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0836
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0449

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0489 EGP (High: 0.0831 / Low: 0.0343). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 EGP (High: 0.0343 / Low: 0.0342).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0489
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0351 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0351

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0870) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0356), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0514 (+144.54%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0870
2016 Avg (January) 0.0356

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0887 0.0841 0.0870
February 0.0879 0.0735 0.0792
March 0.0851 0.0753 0.0823
April 0.0848 0.0837 0.0843
May 0.0845 0.0840 0.0844
June 0.0847 0.0840 0.0845
July 0.0846 0.0832 0.0836
August 0.0831 0.0343 0.0485
September 0.0343 0.0342 0.0343
October 0.0343 0.0342 0.0343
November 0.0345 0.0342 0.0343
December 0.0347 0.0343 0.0346