YEARLY HIGH
0.5013 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.4491 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4803 MOP

2019 EGP to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the EGP to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 1, valuing the pair at 0.5013. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.4491.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0522 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4518 to the December average rate of 0.4996, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.5013 was up 8.95% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.4601, 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 2,506 MOP
2018 Average 2,267 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 2,246 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 260.77 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.5047
0.4470
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 0.4671, compared to 0.4935 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0265 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4671
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4935

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0141 MOP (High: 0.4837 / Low: 0.4697). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 MOP (High: 0.5013 / Low: 0.4988).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0141
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 0.4999) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.4504), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0495 (+11.00%).

2019 Avg (November) 0.4999
2018 Avg (November) 0.4504

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4588 0.4491 0.4518
February 0.4618 0.4571 0.4601
March 0.4687 0.4610 0.4652
April 0.4714 0.4655 0.4684
May 0.4837 0.4697 0.4749
June 0.4837 0.4802 0.4820
July 0.4871 0.4824 0.4846
August 0.4903 0.4793 0.4873
September 0.4970 0.4846 0.4925
October 0.5006 0.4927 0.4974
November 0.5013 0.4988 0.4999
December 0.5011 0.4978 0.4996