2011 MOP to EGP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7538 EGP

YEARLY LOW

0.7234 EGP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7413 EGP

2011 MOP to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the MOP to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.7538. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.7234.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0304 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7255 to the December average rate of 0.7515, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.7538 was up 3.95% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.7252, 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 3,769 EGP

2010 Average 3,520 EGP

Yearly Trough Low 3,617 EGP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 152.09 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.7541

0.7229

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 0.7378, compared to 0.7448 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0070 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7378

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7448

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was February, with a trading range of 0.0125 EGP (High: 0.7429 / Low: 0.7304). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 EGP (High: 0.7451 / Low: 0.7421).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0125

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 0.7515) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.7237), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0278 (+3.84%).

2011 Avg (December) 0.7515

2010 Avg (December) 0.7237

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7305	0.7234	0.7255
February	0.7429	0.7304	0.7333
March	0.7441	0.7354	0.7390
April	0.7462	0.7403	0.7438
May	0.7472	0.7400	0.7432
June	0.7449	0.7391	0.7420
July	0.7446	0.7402	0.7425
August	0.7472	0.7368	0.7419
September	0.7467	0.7410	0.7429
October	0.7451	0.7421	0.7439
November	0.7504	0.7442	0.7461
December	0.7538	0.7491	0.7515