YEARLY HIGH
0.2691 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.1869 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2264 EGP

2020 ARS to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ARS to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.2691. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.1869.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0822 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2653 to the December average rate of 0.1900, the exchange rate registered a net change of -28.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2691 was down 44.58% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.4856, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,346 EGP
2019 Average 1,806 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 935 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 410.89 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2728
0.1825
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 0.2461, compared to 0.2068 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0393 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2461
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2068

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.0107 EGP (High: 0.2622 / Low: 0.2515). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 EGP (High: 0.2358 / Low: 0.2313).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0107
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0093 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0093

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.2653) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.4785), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2132 (-44.55%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.2653
2019 Avg (January) 0.4785

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2691 0.2622 0.2653
February 0.2622 0.2515 0.2560
March 0.2516 0.2419 0.2486
April 0.2444 0.2358 0.2406
May 0.2358 0.2313 0.2334
June 0.2360 0.2294 0.2326
July 0.2287 0.2209 0.2244
August 0.2209 0.2141 0.2177
September 0.2138 0.2070 0.2100
October 0.2067 0.1999 0.2026
November 0.2004 0.1925 0.1960
December 0.1925 0.1869 0.1900