YEARLY HIGH
0.6710 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.5561 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6225 EGP

2017 UYU to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the UYU to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 0.6710. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.5561.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1149 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6516 to the December average rate of 0.6165, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6710 was down 2.26% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6866, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,355 EGP
2016 Average 1,679 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 2,781 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 574.48 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6567
0.5946
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 0.6322, compared to 0.6129 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0193 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6322
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6129

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.1133 EGP (High: 0.6694 / Low: 0.5561). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0074 EGP (High: 0.6419 / Low: 0.6345).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1133
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0074

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0518 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0518

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.6516) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2555), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3961 (+155.04%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.6516
2016 Avg (January) 0.2555

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6710 0.6172 0.6516
February 0.6694 0.5561 0.5998
March 0.6487 0.5734 0.6238
April 0.6421 0.6276 0.6351
May 0.6500 0.6371 0.6439
June 0.6419 0.6345 0.6388
July 0.6402 0.6167 0.6262
August 0.6316 0.6115 0.6203
September 0.6133 0.6016 0.6098
October 0.6057 0.5944 0.6006
November 0.6138 0.5975 0.6038
December 0.6213 0.6094 0.6165