YEARLY HIGH
12.3998 EGP
YEARLY LOW
10.8619 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.7973 EGP

2020 CAD to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CAD to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 12.3998. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 10.8619.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5379 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.1566 to the December average rate of 12.2499, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 12.3998 was down 8.52% compared to the 2019 peak of 13.5550, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 61,999 EGP
2019 Average 63,362 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 54,309 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,689.71 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

12.3531
11.1144
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 11.6053, compared to 11.9892 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3839 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.6053
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.9892

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.8753 EGP (High: 11.7371 / Low: 10.8619). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2171 EGP (High: 11.9743 / Low: 11.7572).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.8753
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2171

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.5454 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5454

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 12.1566) against the same month in 2019 (average: 13.4401), the exchange rate shifted by -1.2835 (-9.55%).

2020 Avg (January) 12.1566
2019 Avg (January) 13.4401

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.3998 11.9357 12.1566
February 11.9373 11.6693 11.8066
March 11.7371 10.8619 11.2613
April 11.3861 11.0524 11.2176
May 11.5145 10.8982 11.2649
June 12.1148 11.7318 11.9249
July 11.9832 11.7346 11.8489
August 12.1724 11.9198 12.0368
September 12.1597 11.7635 11.9384
October 11.9743 11.7572 11.8931
November 12.0500 11.7513 11.9681
December 12.3703 12.1048 12.2499