YEARLY HIGH
0.0548 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0227 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0285 EGP

2016 MRO to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MRO to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.0548. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 2, dropping to 0.0227.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0321 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0234 to the December average rate of 0.0514, the exchange rate registered a net change of 119.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0548 was up 98.83% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0275, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MRO based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 274 EGP
2015 Average 125 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 113 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 160.59 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0542
0.0201
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 0.0244, compared to 0.0325 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0080 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0244
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0325

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0254 EGP (High: 0.0502 / Low: 0.0248). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 EGP (High: 0.0250 / Low: 0.0248).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0254
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0514) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0257), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0257 (+100.02%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0514
2015 Avg (December) 0.0257

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0254 0.0227 0.0234
February 0.0238 0.0228 0.0229
March 0.0260 0.0227 0.0245
April 0.0260 0.0255 0.0257
May 0.0259 0.0249 0.0252
June 0.0250 0.0248 0.0249
July 0.0251 0.0249 0.0250
August 0.0251 0.0248 0.0250
September 0.0250 0.0248 0.0249
October 0.0251 0.0248 0.0249
November 0.0502 0.0248 0.0436
December 0.0548 0.0498 0.0514