YEARLY HIGH
1.1237 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.9939 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0364 MOP

2015 EGP to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the EGP to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 1.1237. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 21, dropping to 0.9939.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1298 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1007 to the December average rate of 1.0179, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.1237 was down 2.35% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.1508, 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 5,618 MOP
2014 Average 5,639 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 4,969 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 649.11 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.1100
0.9986
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to MOP 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 1.0563, compared to 1.0165 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0398 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0563
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0165

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.0711 MOP (High: 1.1237 / Low: 1.0526). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 MOP (High: 1.0230 / Low: 1.0190).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0711
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0521 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0521

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 1.1007) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.1481), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0473 (-4.12%).

2015 Avg (January) 1.1007
2014 Avg (January) 1.1481

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1237 1.0526 1.1007
February 1.0551 1.0443 1.0486
March 1.0570 1.0395 1.0495
April 1.0502 1.0410 1.0456
May 1.0542 1.0455 1.0477
June 1.0515 1.0411 1.0457
July 1.0460 1.0120 1.0223
August 1.0229 1.0135 1.0195
September 1.0230 1.0190 1.0200
October 1.0207 0.9939 1.0079
November 1.0219 0.9944 1.0113
December 1.0226 1.0071 1.0179