YEARLY HIGH
19.0035 EGP
YEARLY LOW
15.7465 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.8294 EGP

2017 ZWL to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ZWL to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 19.0035. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 15.7465.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2570 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.6273 to the December average rate of 17.8128, 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 19.0035 was down 3.21% compared to the 2016 peak of 19.6330, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 95,018 EGP
2016 Average 50,119 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 78,733 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,285.00 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

18.7917
16.8190
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZWL 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 17.9193, compared to 17.7394 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1799 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.9193
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.7394

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 3.0945 EGP (High: 18.8410 / Low: 15.7465). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0696 EGP (High: 17.6835 / Low: 17.6139).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.0945
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0696

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 1.6440 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6440

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 18.6273) against the same month in 2016 (average: 7.8302), the exchange rate shifted by +10.7972 (+137.89%).

2017 Avg (January) 18.6273
2016 Avg (January) 7.8302

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.0035 17.9820 18.6273
February 18.8410 15.7465 16.9834
March 18.2455 16.1445 17.6372
April 18.1800 17.8530 18.0715
May 18.1250 17.9995 18.0893
June 18.1610 17.9970 18.1072
July 18.1250 17.8370 17.9161
August 17.8530 17.6390 17.7490
September 17.6950 17.6100 17.6461
October 17.6835 17.6139 17.6464
November 17.7520 17.6255 17.6661
December 17.8820 17.6730 17.8128