YEARLY HIGH
1.2757 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.5096 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6560 EGP

2016 MVR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MVR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 1.2757. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 0.5096.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7661 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5115 to the December average rate of 1.2016, the exchange rate registered a net change of 134.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.2757 was up 143.06% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5249, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,378 EGP
2015 Average 2,521 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 2,548 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,830.52 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.2706
0.4425
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR 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 0.5529, compared to 0.7591 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2062 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5529
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7591

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.5952 EGP (High: 1.1759 / Low: 0.5807). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 EGP (High: 0.5835 / Low: 0.5803).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.5952
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.2016) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5110), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6906 (+135.14%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.2016
2015 Avg (December) 0.5110

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5141 0.5096 0.5115
February 0.5166 0.5104 0.5120
March 0.5857 0.5116 0.5507
April 0.5882 0.5791 0.5820
May 0.5828 0.5779 0.5806
June 0.5906 0.5755 0.5808
July 0.5875 0.5826 0.5847
August 0.5880 0.5812 0.5845
September 0.5835 0.5803 0.5815
October 0.5832 0.5788 0.5814
November 1.1759 0.5807 1.0209
December 1.2757 1.1671 1.2016