YEARLY HIGH
1.4481 EGP
YEARLY LOW
1.2047 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3406 EGP

2017 SZL to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SZL to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 1.4481. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 1.2047.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2435 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3752 to the December average rate of 1.3572, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.4481 was up 4.32% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.3882, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,241 EGP
2016 Average 3,449 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 6,023 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,217.30 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.4216
1.2367
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 1.3569, compared to 1.3244 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0324 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3569
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3244

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.2108 EGP (High: 1.4481 / Low: 1.2374). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0392 EGP (High: 1.3603 / Low: 1.3210).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2108
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0392

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0900 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0900

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 1.3666) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5472), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8194 (+149.74%).

2017 Avg (March) 1.3666
2016 Avg (March) 0.5472

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4214 1.3145 1.3752
February 1.4026 1.2047 1.2852
March 1.4481 1.2374 1.3666
April 1.4054 1.2909 1.3424
May 1.4054 1.3231 1.3655
June 1.4279 1.3795 1.4062
July 1.3937 1.3266 1.3642
August 1.3603 1.3210 1.3411
September 1.3736 1.3006 1.3428
October 1.3218 1.2424 1.2892
November 1.2940 1.2163 1.2521
December 1.4462 1.2874 1.3572