YEARLY HIGH
9.8792 EGP
YEARLY LOW
8.5567 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.2266 EGP

2020 BGN to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BGN to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 9.8792. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 8.5567.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3224 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.0255 to the December average rate of 9.7633, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 9.8792 was down 6.57% compared to the 2019 peak of 10.5739, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 49,396 EGP
2019 Average 48,137 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 42,784 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,612.14 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

9.8640
8.6557
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 8.9170, compared to 9.5362 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6192 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.9170
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.5362

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.5874 EGP (High: 9.1441 / Low: 8.5567). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1536 EGP (High: 9.7352 / Low: 9.5816).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5874
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1536

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2691 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2691

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 9.7633) against the same month in 2019 (average: 9.1378), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6254 (+6.84%).

2020 Avg (December) 9.7633
2019 Avg (December) 9.1378

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.2009 8.8977 9.0255
February 8.9625 8.5835 8.7564
March 9.1441 8.5567 8.8663
April 8.8666 8.6858 8.7607
May 8.9854 8.6201 8.7917
June 9.4146 9.0717 9.3014
July 9.6732 9.2265 9.3781
August 9.7352 9.5816 9.6398
September 9.6631 9.3705 9.5045
October 9.5391 9.3347 9.4530
November 9.5613 9.3534 9.4786
December 9.8792 9.6717 9.7633