YEARLY HIGH
1.9230 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.7851 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0186 EGP

2016 MAD to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MAD to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 1.9230. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.7851.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1379 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7905 to the December average rate of 1.8199, the exchange rate registered a net change of 130.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.9230 was up 130.95% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.8327, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,615 EGP
2015 Average 3,954 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 3,926 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,689.63 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.9229
0.6875
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 0.8674, compared to 1.1697 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8674
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1697

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.9080 EGP (High: 1.8105 / Low: 0.9025). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0068 EGP (High: 0.9169 / Low: 0.9102).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.9080
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0068

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0092 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0092

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.8199) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.7913), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0287 (+130.00%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.8199
2015 Avg (December) 0.7913

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7957 0.7851 0.7905
February 0.8128 0.7918 0.8011
March 0.9225 0.7903 0.8618
April 0.9249 0.9154 0.9194
May 0.9289 0.9084 0.9178
June 0.9218 0.8981 0.9140
July 0.9099 0.9016 0.9055
August 0.9233 0.9055 0.9124
September 0.9169 0.9102 0.9129
October 0.9141 0.8949 0.9037
November 1.8105 0.9025 1.5638
December 1.9230 1.7740 1.8199