YEARLY HIGH
0.0142 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0060 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0080 EGP

2016 MMK to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MMK to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.0142. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.0060.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0083 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0060 to the December average rate of 0.0136, the exchange rate registered a net change of 126.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0142 was up 91.40% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0074, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 71 EGP
2015 Average 35 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 30 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41.29 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0144
0.0053
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK 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 0.0070, compared to 0.0091 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0070
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0091

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0070 EGP (High: 0.0139 / Low: 0.0069). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 EGP (High: 0.0061 / Low: 0.0060).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0070
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0136) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0060), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0076 (+126.09%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0136
2015 Avg (December) 0.0060

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0061 0.0060 0.0060
February 0.0064 0.0060 0.0063
March 0.0074 0.0063 0.0069
April 0.0076 0.0073 0.0075
May 0.0076 0.0075 0.0076
June 0.0076 0.0074 0.0075
July 0.0076 0.0075 0.0075
August 0.0075 0.0073 0.0074
September 0.0074 0.0071 0.0072
October 0.0071 0.0069 0.0070
November 0.0139 0.0069 0.0120
December 0.0142 0.0132 0.0136