YEARLY HIGH
0.0861 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0494 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0502 EGP

2018 MRO to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MRO to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 0.0861. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 0.0494.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0367 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0499 to the December average rate of 0.0502, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0861 was up 61.93% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0532, 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 430 EGP
2017 Average 248 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 247 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 183.70 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0528
0.0493
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 0.0498, compared to 0.0505 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0498
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0505

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0361 EGP (High: 0.0861 / Low: 0.0500). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 EGP (High: 0.0503 / Low: 0.0501).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0361
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0525) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0489), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0036 (+7.35%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0525
2017 Avg (October) 0.0489

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0501 0.0497 0.0499
February 0.0499 0.0496 0.0497
March 0.0497 0.0494 0.0496
April 0.0502 0.0495 0.0497
May 0.0504 0.0495 0.0500
June 0.0504 0.0500 0.0502
July 0.0504 0.0499 0.0502
August 0.0503 0.0499 0.0501
September 0.0503 0.0498 0.0501
October 0.0861 0.0500 0.0525
November 0.0503 0.0498 0.0501
December 0.0503 0.0501 0.0502