2017 MOP to EGP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.3871 EGP

YEARLY LOW

1.9657 EGP

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2221 EGP

2017 MOP to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MOP to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 2.3871. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 1.9657.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4213 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3321 to the December average rate of 2.2132, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.3871 was down 2.86% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.4573, 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 11,935 EGP

2016 Average 6,269 EGP

Yearly Trough Low 9,829 EGP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,106.72 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.3528

2.1042

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 2.2386, compared to 2.2056 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0331 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2386

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2056

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.3915 EGP (High: 2.3572 / Low: 1.9657). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0225 EGP (High: 2.2035 / Low: 2.1810).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.3915

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0225

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2072 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2072

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 2.3321) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.9769), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3552 (+138.73%).

2017 Avg (January) 2.3321

2016 Avg (January) 0.9769

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.3871	2.2397	2.3321
February	2.3572	1.9657	2.1249
March	2.2851	2.0196	2.2071
April	2.2713	2.2340	2.2545
May	2.2722	2.2467	2.2570
June	2.2683	2.2397	2.2562
July	2.2589	2.2184	2.2309
August	2.2216	2.1786	2.2061
September	2.2013	2.1750	2.1905
October	2.2035	2.1810	2.1942
November	2.2143	2.1856	2.1984
December	2.2248	2.1961	2.2132