YEARLY HIGH
0.5670 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.3519 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4340 EGP

2022 MUR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MUR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 0.5670. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 13, dropping to 0.3519.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2150 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3600 to the December average rate of 0.5622, the exchange rate registered a net change of 56.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.5670 was up 41.65% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.4003, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,835 EGP
2021 Average 1,889 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 1,760 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,075.18 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.5824
0.3392
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR 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 0.3946, compared to 0.4735 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0789 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3946
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4735

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 0.1231 EGP (High: 0.5502 / Low: 0.4271). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0077 EGP (High: 0.3647 / Low: 0.3570).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1231
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0077

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0052 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0052

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 0.5622) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.3609), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2013 (+55.79%).

2022 Avg (December) 0.5622
2021 Avg (December) 0.3609

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3650 0.3573 0.3600
February 0.3647 0.3570 0.3594
March 0.4176 0.3519 0.3757
April 0.4344 0.4049 0.4229
May 0.4328 0.4220 0.4273
June 0.4323 0.4110 0.4220
July 0.4242 0.4112 0.4170
August 0.4360 0.4131 0.4241
September 0.4428 0.4225 0.4316
October 0.5502 0.4271 0.4511
November 0.5645 0.5371 0.5550
December 0.5670 0.5575 0.5622