YEARLY HIGH
0.7924 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.7535 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7598 EGP

2012 MOP to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MOP to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.7924. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.7535.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0389 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7552 to the December average rate of 0.7718, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.7924 was up 5.11% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.7538, 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 3,962 EGP
2011 Average 3,707 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 3,768 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 194.26 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.7735
0.7532
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 0.7554, compared to 0.7641 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0087 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7554
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7641

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 0.0277 EGP (High: 0.7924 / Low: 0.7647). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 EGP (High: 0.7554 / Low: 0.7544).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0277
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.7718) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.7515), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0204 (+2.71%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.7718
2011 Avg (December) 0.7515

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7562 0.7535 0.7552
February 0.7561 0.7549 0.7555
March 0.7554 0.7544 0.7549
April 0.7565 0.7545 0.7552
May 0.7566 0.7539 0.7554
June 0.7588 0.7547 0.7565
July 0.7626 0.7555 0.7589
August 0.7640 0.7572 0.7613
September 0.7682 0.7610 0.7638
October 0.7665 0.7616 0.7641
November 0.7675 0.7629 0.7647
December 0.7924 0.7647 0.7718