YEARLY HIGH
0.8843 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.7955 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8604 EGP

2013 MOP to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MOP to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 10, valuing the pair at 0.8843. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.7955.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0889 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8213 to the December average rate of 0.8639, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.8843 was up 11.61% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.7924, 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 4,422 EGP
2012 Average 3,799 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 3,977 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 444.40 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.8832
0.8157
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 0.8530, compared to 0.8679 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0149 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8530
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8679

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.0446 EGP (High: 0.8401 / Low: 0.7955). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 EGP (High: 0.8647 / Low: 0.8605).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0446
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0101 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0101

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 0.8776) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.7589), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1187 (+15.64%).

2013 Avg (July) 0.8776
2012 Avg (July) 0.7589

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8401 0.7955 0.8213
February 0.8445 0.8351 0.8412
March 0.8519 0.8431 0.8481
April 0.8689 0.8509 0.8607
May 0.8752 0.8652 0.8708
June 0.8786 0.8727 0.8757
July 0.8843 0.8752 0.8776
August 0.8780 0.8734 0.8752
September 0.8745 0.8625 0.8651
October 0.8656 0.8612 0.8629
November 0.8647 0.8605 0.8628
December 0.8697 0.8613 0.8639