YEARLY HIGH
3.8766 EGP
YEARLY LOW
3.0740 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8027 EGP

2023 MOP to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the MOP to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 30, valuing the pair at 3.8766. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 3.0740.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8025 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5531 to the December average rate of 3.8369, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 3.8766 was up 25.62% compared to the 2022 peak of 3.0859, 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 19,383 EGP
2022 Average 11,912 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 15,370 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,012.65 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

3.8748
3.5239
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 3.7682, compared to 3.8371 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0689 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.7682
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.8371

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 0.6648 EGP (High: 3.7389 / Low: 3.0740). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0203 EGP (High: 3.8427 / Low: 3.8224).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.6648
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0203

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0087 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0087

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2023: 3.8185) against the same month in 2022 (average: 2.2795), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5390 (+67.52%).

2023 Avg (April) 3.8185
2022 Avg (April) 2.2795

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7389 3.0740 3.5531
February 3.8070 3.7127 3.7701
March 3.8586 3.7865 3.8163
April 3.8766 3.7898 3.8185
May 3.8479 3.7327 3.8213
June 3.8490 3.8170 3.8302
July 3.8716 3.8218 3.8393
August 3.8547 3.8208 3.8345
September 3.8497 3.8191 3.8320
October 3.8427 3.8224 3.8346
November 3.8686 3.8272 3.8455
December 3.8526 3.8207 3.8369