YEARLY HIGH
25.8077 EGP
YEARLY LOW
21.2553 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
24.7233 EGP

2017 XDR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XDR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 25.8077. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 21.2553.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.5524 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.1735 to the December average rate of 25.2164, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 25.8077 was down 1.71% compared to the 2016 peak of 26.2574, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 129,039 EGP
2016 Average 69,419 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 106,277 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,762.03 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

25.4360
22.8000
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 24.4331, compared to 25.0135 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5805 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.4331
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.0135

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 4.3464 EGP (High: 25.6017 / Low: 21.2553). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1993 EGP (High: 24.9505 / Low: 24.7512).

February Spread (Volatile) ±4.3464
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1993

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 2.1538 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1538

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 25.1735) against the same month in 2016 (average: 10.8213), the exchange rate shifted by +14.3522 (+132.63%).

2017 Avg (January) 25.1735
2016 Avg (January) 10.8213

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 25.8077 24.2698 25.1735
February 25.6017 21.2553 23.0196
March 24.9264 21.7377 23.8923
April 24.8763 24.3352 24.5969
May 25.0638 24.6475 24.8739
June 25.2140 24.8854 25.0423
July 25.2189 24.7739 24.9982
August 25.2161 24.9245 25.0466
September 25.2695 24.9057 25.0731
October 24.9505 24.7512 24.8702
November 25.1812 24.7103 24.8768
December 25.3197 25.0683 25.2164