YEARLY HIGH
0.0105 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0079 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0086 EGP

2020 CDF to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CDF to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 0.0105. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 0.0079.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0026 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0094 to the December average rate of 0.0080, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0105 was down 4.40% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0110, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 53 EGP
2019 Average 51 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 39 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.21 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0096
0.0078
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.0091, compared to 0.0081 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0091
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0081

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.0026 EGP (High: 0.0105 / Low: 0.0079). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 EGP (High: 0.0080 / Low: 0.0079).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0026
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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.0080) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0096), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0015 (-16.05%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.0080
2019 Avg (December) 0.0096

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0095 0.0093 0.0094
February 0.0094 0.0092 0.0093
March 0.0093 0.0091 0.0092
April 0.0093 0.0091 0.0092
May 0.0091 0.0087 0.0088
June 0.0089 0.0084 0.0086
July 0.0084 0.0081 0.0082
August 0.0082 0.0080 0.0081
September 0.0081 0.0080 0.0080
October 0.0087 0.0080 0.0081
November 0.0080 0.0079 0.0080
December 0.0105 0.0079 0.0080