YEARLY HIGH
1.0914 MDL
YEARLY LOW
0.9513 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0432 MDL

2019 EGP to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the EGP to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 6, valuing the pair at 1.0914. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 26, dropping to 0.9513.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1401 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9578 to the December average rate of 1.0732, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.0914 was up 12.47% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.9703, 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 5,457 MDL
2018 Average 4,718 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 4,756 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 700.56 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.0964
0.9452
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 1.0133, compared to 1.0731 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0598 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0133
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0731

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0556 MDL (High: 1.0914 / Low: 1.0357). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0142 MDL (High: 1.0883 / Low: 1.0741).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0556
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0142

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0179 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0179

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 1.0802) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.9397), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1405 (+14.95%).

2019 Avg (September) 1.0802
2018 Avg (September) 0.9397

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9693 0.9513 0.9578
February 0.9817 0.9618 0.9725
March 1.0013 0.9751 0.9884
April 1.0416 0.9995 1.0232
May 1.0914 1.0357 1.0541
June 1.0914 1.0758 1.0838
July 1.0841 1.0509 1.0660
August 1.0781 1.0463 1.0642
September 1.0914 1.0704 1.0802
October 1.0864 1.0640 1.0753
November 1.0883 1.0741 1.0797
December 1.0842 1.0669 1.0732