YEARLY HIGH
2.6338 MDL
YEARLY LOW
1.0278 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1285 MDL

2016 EGP to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the EGP to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 2.6338. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 1.0278.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6060 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5959 to the December average rate of 1.0939, the exchange rate registered a net change of -57.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.6338 was up 2.00% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.5821, 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 13,169 MDL
2015 Average 12,162 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 5,139 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,029.79 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.7461
0.9436
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to MDL 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 2.3652, compared to 1.8918 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4734 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3652
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8918

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 1.1427 MDL (High: 2.2538 / Low: 1.1111). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0120 MDL (High: 2.2298 / Low: 2.2178).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.1427
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0120

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.8894 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8894

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 2.5959) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.2915), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3044 (+13.28%).

2016 Avg (January) 2.5959
2015 Avg (January) 2.2915

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6338 2.5178 2.5959
February 2.5931 2.5419 2.5630
March 2.5568 2.2008 2.3616
April 2.2223 2.1992 2.2124
May 2.2542 2.2134 2.2304
June 2.2490 2.2113 2.2278
July 2.2366 2.2121 2.2268
August 2.2302 2.2167 2.2212
September 2.2298 2.2178 2.2239
October 2.2598 2.2145 2.2373
November 2.2538 1.1111 1.3478
December 1.1347 1.0278 1.0939