YEARLY HIGH
0.2100 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.2017 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2058 EGP

2020 AFN to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AFN to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 0.2100. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 0.2017.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0083 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2059 to the December average rate of 0.2036, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2100 was down 11.80% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2381, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,050 EGP
2019 Average 1,080 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 1,008 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41.60 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2098
0.2028
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 0.2063, compared to 0.2052 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2063
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2052

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was January, with a trading range of 0.0053 EGP (High: 0.2082 / Low: 0.2029). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 EGP (High: 0.2052 / Low: 0.2038).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0053
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

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 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2020: 0.2092) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2086), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+0.31%).

2020 Avg (June) 0.2092
2019 Avg (June) 0.2086

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2082 0.2029 0.2059
February 0.2068 0.2017 0.2039
March 0.2075 0.2035 0.2058
April 0.2082 0.2058 0.2070
May 0.2070 0.2036 0.2061
June 0.2100 0.2078 0.2092
July 0.2088 0.2066 0.2077
August 0.2085 0.2041 0.2068
September 0.2067 0.2043 0.2054
October 0.2052 0.2038 0.2044
November 0.2046 0.2023 0.2033
December 0.2046 0.2019 0.2036