YEARLY HIGH
4.4221 EGP
YEARLY LOW
4.2206 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.3045 EGP

2020 AED to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AED to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 4.4221. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 4.2206.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2015 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3282 to the December average rate of 4.2716, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4.4221 was down 9.44% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.8831, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22,110 EGP
2019 Average 22,889 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 21,103 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,007.44 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4.4150
4.2473
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED 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 4.3087, compared to 4.3003 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0084 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3087
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3003

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 0.0860 EGP (High: 4.3180 / Low: 4.2321). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0140 EGP (High: 4.3011 / Low: 4.2871).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0860
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0140

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 0.0587 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0587

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2020: 4.4011) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.5534), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1524 (-3.35%).

2020 Avg (June) 4.4011
2019 Avg (June) 4.5534

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.3764 4.2937 4.3282
February 4.3092 4.2353 4.2696
March 4.2935 4.2206 4.2703
April 4.3011 4.2871 4.2923
May 4.3180 4.2321 4.2907
June 4.4221 4.3382 4.4011
July 4.3908 4.3383 4.3580
August 4.3631 4.3157 4.3385
September 4.3211 4.2833 4.2956
October 4.2880 4.2640 4.2767
November 4.2839 4.2435 4.2613
December 4.2928 4.2427 4.2716