YEARLY HIGH
1.0512 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.9163 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9604 EGP

2019 MDL to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MDL to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 1.0512. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 6, dropping to 0.9163.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1350 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0441 to the December average rate of 0.9318, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.0512 was down 2.95% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.0832, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,256 EGP
2018 Average 5,299 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 4,581 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 674.81 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.0562
0.9105
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 0.9889, compared to 0.9320 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0569 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9889
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9320

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0492 EGP (High: 0.9655 / Low: 0.9163). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0121 EGP (High: 0.9310 / Low: 0.9189).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0492
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0121

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0342 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0342

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 1.0441) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.0445), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-0.04%).

2019 Avg (January) 1.0441
2018 Avg (January) 1.0445

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0512 1.0317 1.0441
February 1.0397 1.0186 1.0283
March 1.0255 0.9987 1.0118
April 1.0005 0.9601 0.9776
May 0.9655 0.9163 0.9488
June 0.9296 0.9163 0.9227
July 0.9516 0.9224 0.9382
August 0.9558 0.9275 0.9397
September 0.9343 0.9163 0.9258
October 0.9399 0.9205 0.9300
November 0.9310 0.9189 0.9262
December 0.9373 0.9224 0.9318