YEARLY HIGH
0.0085 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0080 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0083 EGP

2020 BIF to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BIF to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 0.0085. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 0.0080.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0084 to the December average rate of 0.0081, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0085 was down 14.77% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0100, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 43 EGP
2019 Average 46 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 40 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.56 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0085
0.0080
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.0084, compared to 0.0082 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0084
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0082

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 0.0002 EGP (High: 0.0084 / Low: 0.0082). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 EGP (High: 0.0081 / Low: 0.0080).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2020: 0.0085) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0091), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0006 (-6.56%).

2020 Avg (June) 0.0085
2019 Avg (June) 0.0091

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0085 0.0084 0.0084
February 0.0084 0.0082 0.0083
March 0.0084 0.0082 0.0083
April 0.0084 0.0083 0.0083
May 0.0084 0.0082 0.0083
June 0.0085 0.0084 0.0085
July 0.0084 0.0083 0.0083
August 0.0083 0.0082 0.0083
September 0.0082 0.0081 0.0082
October 0.0082 0.0081 0.0081
November 0.0081 0.0080 0.0081
December 0.0081 0.0080 0.0081