YEARLY HIGH
7.0317 EGP
YEARLY LOW
5.8265 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.5972 EGP

2017 XCD to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XCD to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 7.0317. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 5.8265.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2052 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.8925 to the December average rate of 6.5911, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 7.0317 was down 3.21% compared to the 2016 peak of 7.2646, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 35,158 EGP
2016 Average 18,555 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 29,133 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,025.79 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

6.9533
6.2234
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 6.6305, compared to 6.5640 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0666 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.6305
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.5640

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 1.1450 EGP (High: 6.9716 / Low: 5.8265). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0258 EGP (High: 6.5433 / Low: 6.5175).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.1450
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0258

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 0.6083 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6083

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 6.8925) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.8990), the exchange rate shifted by +3.9935 (+137.76%).

2017 Avg (January) 6.8925
2016 Avg (January) 2.8990

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.0317 6.6537 6.8925
February 6.9716 5.8265 6.2842
March 6.7512 5.9738 6.5261
April 6.7270 6.6060 6.6868
May 6.7066 6.6602 6.6934
June 6.7199 6.6593 6.7001
July 6.7066 6.6001 6.6293
August 6.6060 6.5268 6.5675
September 6.5475 6.5161 6.5294
October 6.5433 6.5175 6.5295
November 6.5686 6.5218 6.5368
December 6.6167 6.5394 6.5911