2017 ZAR to EGP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4540 EGP

YEARLY LOW

1.1972 EGP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3411 EGP

2017 ZAR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ZAR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 1.4540. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 1.1972.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2568 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3718 to the December average rate of 1.3632, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.4540 was up 3.35% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.4069, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 72,701 EGP

2016 Average 34,498 EGP

Yearly Trough Low 59,861 EGP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,840.16 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.4194

1.2388

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 1.3568, compared to 1.3255 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0314 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3568

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3255

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.2220 EGP (High: 1.4527 / Low: 1.2308). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0421 EGP (High: 1.3599 / Low: 1.3177).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2220

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0421

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 0.0837 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0837

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1.3632) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.3276), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0356 (+2.68%).

2017 Avg (December) 1.3632

2016 Avg (December) 1.3276

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4273	1.3071	1.3718
February	1.4119	1.1972	1.2881
March	1.4527	1.2308	1.3657
April	1.3957	1.2924	1.3458
May	1.4116	1.3283	1.3650
June	1.4270	1.3838	1.4044
July	1.3905	1.3212	1.3653
August	1.3599	1.3177	1.3406
September	1.3772	1.3003	1.3413
October	1.3288	1.2396	1.2885
November	1.2988	1.2179	1.2538
December	1.4540	1.2859	1.3632