YEARLY HIGH
5.1834 EGP
YEARLY LOW
4.3359 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.8960 EGP

2017 TRY to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the TRY to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 5.1834. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 4.3359.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8475 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9792 to the December average rate of 4.6409, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.1834 was down 7.95% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.6310, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 259,168 EGP
2016 Average 163,491 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 216,795 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,372.65 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5.2065
4.4780
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY 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 4.9315, compared to 4.8604 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0711 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.9315
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.8604

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.7338 EGP (High: 5.0697 / Low: 4.3359). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0834 EGP (High: 5.1834 / Low: 5.0999).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.7338
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0834

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 0.3443 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3443

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2017: 5.1458) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.0442), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1016 (+69.03%).

2017 Avg (June) 5.1458
2016 Avg (June) 3.0442

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1404 4.8251 4.9792
February 5.0697 4.3359 4.6348
March 5.0422 4.3437 4.8048
April 5.0828 4.8262 4.9532
May 5.1394 4.9950 5.0713
June 5.1834 5.0999 5.1458
July 5.1493 4.9336 5.0390
August 5.1490 5.0161 5.0617
September 5.1798 4.9352 5.0852
October 4.9514 4.6219 4.7970
November 4.6441 4.4590 4.5387
December 4.7041 4.5162 4.6409