YEARLY HIGH
149.6898 MGA
YEARLY LOW
90.0006 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
103.1730 MGA

2024 EGP to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the EGP to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 149.6898. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 90.0006.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 59.6892 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 147.7493 to the December average rate of 92.9457, the exchange rate registered a net change of -37.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 149.6898 was down 17.17% compared to the 2023 peak of 180.7089, 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 748,449 MGA
2023 Average 726,613 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 450,003 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 298,445.90 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

153.3288
86.3743
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to MGA 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 112.6316, compared to 93.7144 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 18.9171 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 112.6316
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 93.7144

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was March, with a trading range of 55.7546 MGA (High: 146.5962 / Low: 90.8416). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0208 MGA (High: 94.9511 / Low: 93.9303).

March Spread (Volatile) ±55.7546
October Spread (Stable) ±1.0208

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 45.1692 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -45.1692

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2024: 147.7493) against the same month in 2023 (average: 154.4996), the exchange rate shifted by -6.7504 (-4.37%).

2024 Avg (January) 147.7493
2023 Avg (January) 154.4996

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 149.6898 146.1726 147.7493
February 147.3616 146.0503 146.8796
March 146.5962 90.8416 101.7104
April 93.0958 90.0006 91.9539
May 95.0524 91.9452 93.7527
June 94.7816 92.5131 93.7435
July 94.4831 92.6027 93.5177
August 94.3242 92.0301 93.3642
September 94.2465 93.0391 93.7659
October 94.9511 93.9303 94.4915
November 94.6898 93.5569 94.2014
December 94.5418 91.4625 92.9457