YEARLY HIGH
2.4120 EGP
YEARLY LOW
2.1930 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2921 EGP

2020 CNY to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CNY to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 2.4120. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 2.1930.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2189 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2960 to the December average rate of 2.3990, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.4120 was down 9.13% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.6542, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 60,299 EGP
2019 Average 60,906 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 54,826 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,472.78 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.4170
2.2006
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 2.2502, compared to 2.3341 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0839 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2502
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3341

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0664 EGP (High: 2.2595 / Low: 2.1930). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0133 EGP (High: 2.2919 / Low: 2.2786).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0664
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0133

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0542 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0542

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 2.3990) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.2942), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1048 (+4.57%).

2020 Avg (December) 2.3990
2019 Avg (December) 2.2942

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3146 2.2735 2.2960
February 2.2788 2.2138 2.2417
March 2.2595 2.1930 2.2323
April 2.2426 2.2179 2.2297
May 2.2299 2.2000 2.2186
June 2.2923 2.2356 2.2826
July 2.2919 2.2786 2.2833
August 2.3174 2.2875 2.2995
September 2.3342 2.3056 2.3155
October 2.3610 2.3132 2.3364
November 2.3836 2.3475 2.3706
December 2.4120 2.3823 2.3990