2020 MOP to EGP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0344 EGP

YEARLY LOW

1.9355 EGP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9793 EGP

2020 MOP to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MOP to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 2.0344. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 1.9355.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0989 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9856 to the December average rate of 1.9649, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.0344 was down 8.63% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.2266, 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 10,172 EGP

2019 Average 10,419 EGP

Yearly Trough Low 9,677 EGP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 494.50 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.0318

1.9518

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 1.9802, compared to 1.9784 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9802

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9784

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0506 EGP (High: 1.9860 / Low: 1.9355). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0130 EGP (High: 1.9745 / Low: 1.9616).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0506

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0130

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0272 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0272

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2020: 2.0251) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.0746), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0495 (-2.39%).

2020 Avg (June) 2.0251

2019 Avg (June) 2.0746

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0079	1.9701	1.9856
February	1.9787	1.9382	1.9584
March	1.9860	1.9355	1.9621
April	1.9953	1.9639	1.9753
May	1.9868	1.9470	1.9744
June	2.0344	1.9966	2.0251
July	2.0201	1.9949	2.0050
August	2.0044	1.9856	1.9960
September	1.9892	1.9700	1.9765
October	1.9745	1.9616	1.9679
November	1.9706	1.9516	1.9601
December	1.9749	1.9506	1.9649