YEARLY HIGH
0.6007 MAD
YEARLY LOW
0.5272 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5724 MAD

2019 EGP to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the EGP to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.6007. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.5272.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0735 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5333 to the December average rate of 0.5982, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.6007 was up 12.20% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.5354, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,004 MAD
2018 Average 2,636 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 2,636 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 367.49 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.6050
0.5267
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to MAD 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 0.5552, compared to 0.5897 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0345 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5552
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5897

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0204 MAD (High: 0.5814 / Low: 0.5610). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 MAD (High: 0.6005 / Low: 0.5956).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0204
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 0.5982) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.5326), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0656 (+12.32%).

2019 Avg (December) 0.5982
2018 Avg (December) 0.5326

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5407 0.5272 0.5333
February 0.5459 0.5394 0.5429
March 0.5579 0.5460 0.5533
April 0.5643 0.5532 0.5586
May 0.5814 0.5610 0.5684
June 0.5814 0.5696 0.5744
July 0.5830 0.5751 0.5775
August 0.5850 0.5722 0.5788
September 0.5997 0.5803 0.5906
October 0.5982 0.5904 0.5946
November 0.6005 0.5956 0.5984
December 0.6007 0.5952 0.5982