YEARLY HIGH
1.9844 EGP
YEARLY LOW
1.9445 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9606 EGP

2021 MOP to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MOP to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.9844. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 1.9445.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0400 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9669 to the December average rate of 1.9563, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.9844 was down 2.45% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.0344, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MOP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 9,922 EGP
2020 Average 9,897 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 9,722 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 199.79 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.9680
1.9552
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to EGP 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 1.9620, compared to 1.9593 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9620
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9593

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0307 EGP (High: 1.9844 / Low: 1.9537). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0066 EGP (High: 1.9634 / Low: 1.9567).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0307
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0066

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 0.0054 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 1.9669) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.9856), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0187 (-0.94%).

2021 Avg (January) 1.9669
2020 Avg (January) 1.9856

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9844 1.9537 1.9669
February 1.9719 1.9519 1.9615
March 1.9705 1.9564 1.9638
April 1.9717 1.9516 1.9613
May 1.9724 1.9471 1.9591
June 1.9642 1.9548 1.9596
July 1.9660 1.9569 1.9607
August 1.9623 1.9552 1.9584
September 1.9634 1.9567 1.9602
October 1.9646 1.9575 1.9611
November 1.9633 1.9565 1.9589
December 1.9641 1.9445 1.9563