YEARLY HIGH
0.0912 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0871 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0888 EGP

2020 DJF to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the DJF to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 0.0912. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 0.0871.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0041 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0893 to the December average rate of 0.0881, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0912 was down 24.59% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1210, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 456 EGP
2019 Average 473 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 435 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20.66 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0911
0.0876
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 0.0889, compared to 0.0887 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) 0.0889
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0887

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 0.0018 EGP (High: 0.0891 / Low: 0.0873). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 EGP (High: 0.0888 / Low: 0.0884).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2020: 0.0908) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0939), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0031 (-3.35%).

2020 Avg (June) 0.0908
2019 Avg (June) 0.0939

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0903 0.0886 0.0893
February 0.0889 0.0874 0.0881
March 0.0886 0.0871 0.0881
April 0.0888 0.0884 0.0886
May 0.0891 0.0873 0.0885
June 0.0912 0.0895 0.0908
July 0.0906 0.0895 0.0899
August 0.0899 0.0890 0.0895
September 0.0892 0.0884 0.0886
October 0.0885 0.0879 0.0882
November 0.0884 0.0875 0.0879
December 0.0886 0.0875 0.0881