2019 MOP to EGP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2266 EGP

YEARLY LOW

1.9949 EGP

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0842 EGP

2019 MOP to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MOP to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 2.2266. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 1, dropping to 1.9949.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2317 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2134 to the December average rate of 2.0015, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.2266 was down 0.29% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.2330, 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 11,133 EGP

2018 Average 11,030 EGP

Yearly Trough Low 9,975 EGP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,158.30 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.2347

1.9790

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 2.1420, compared to 2.0265 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1155 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1420

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0265

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0618 EGP (High: 2.1291 / Low: 2.0673). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0099 EGP (High: 2.0048 / Low: 1.9949).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0618

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0099

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0398 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0398

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 2.2134) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.1983), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0151 (+0.69%).

2019 Avg (January) 2.2134

2018 Avg (January) 2.1983

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.2266	2.1795	2.2134
February	2.1875	2.1654	2.1736
March	2.1693	2.1337	2.1496
April	2.1482	2.1214	2.1348
May	2.1291	2.0673	2.1057
June	2.0824	2.0673	2.0746
July	2.0729	2.0528	2.0636
August	2.0864	2.0398	2.0522
September	2.0634	2.0121	2.0305
October	2.0295	1.9975	2.0106
November	2.0048	1.9949	2.0003
December	2.0088	1.9958	2.0015