2019 EGP to MMK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 EGP to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the EGP to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 94.9588. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 84.7901.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.1686 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 85.7468 to the December average rate of 93.2340, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 94.9588 was up 4.44% compared to the 2018 peak of 90.9176, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 EGP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
EGP to MMK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 88.2448, compared to 92.8806 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.6358 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 3.2078 MMK (High: 91.5590 / Low: 88.3512). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8560 MMK (High: 91.5590 / Low: 90.7031).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.7218 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2019: 94.2600) against the same month in 2018 (average: 87.8610), the exchange rate shifted by +6.3990 (+7.28%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 86.4838 | 84.7901 | 85.7468 |
| February | 88.2104 | 85.7260 | 87.0366 |
| March | 89.1954 | 86.4021 | 87.6729 |
| April | 89.4151 | 86.7991 | 87.9235 |
| May | 91.5590 | 88.3512 | 89.9773 |
| June | 91.5590 | 90.7031 | 91.1115 |
| July | 91.4495 | 90.4796 | 91.0327 |
| August | 92.2169 | 90.1320 | 91.4940 |
| September | 94.2935 | 91.5237 | 93.3071 |
| October | 94.9588 | 93.2365 | 94.2600 |
| November | 94.5123 | 93.3230 | 93.9558 |
| December | 93.9681 | 91.9475 | 93.2340 |