2020 BWP to EGP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5143 EGP

YEARLY LOW

1.2779 EGP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3834 EGP

2020 BWP to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BWP to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 1.5143. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 17, dropping to 1.2779.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2364 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4826 to the December average rate of 1.4404, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.5143 was down 11.84% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.7178, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,572 EGP

2019 Average 7,821 EGP

Yearly Trough Low 6,390 EGP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,182.20 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.5012

1.2773

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 1.3772, compared to 1.3896 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0123 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3772

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3896

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1000 EGP (High: 1.4174 / Low: 1.3173). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0263 EGP (High: 1.3858 / Low: 1.3594).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1000

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0263

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0740 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0740

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 1.4826) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.6963), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2137 (-12.60%).

2020 Avg (January) 1.4826

2019 Avg (January) 1.6963

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5143	1.4474	1.4826
February	1.4512	1.4037	1.4265
March	1.4174	1.3173	1.3699
April	1.3273	1.2779	1.2960
May	1.3405	1.2815	1.3072
June	1.4086	1.3470	1.3812
July	1.4008	1.3666	1.3819
August	1.3854	1.3528	1.3694
September	1.3940	1.3496	1.3713
October	1.3858	1.3594	1.3713
November	1.4176	1.3766	1.4031
December	1.4636	1.4127	1.4404