2020 EGP to AFN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 EGP to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the EGP to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 4.9587. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 4, dropping to 4.7623.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1965 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8565 to the December average rate of 4.9121, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4.9587 was up 0.96% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.9117, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 EGP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
EGP to AFN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.8474, compared to 4.8739 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0265 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was January, with a trading range of 0.1249 AFN (High: 4.9276 / Low: 4.8026). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0341 AFN (High: 4.9069 / Low: 4.8728).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0729 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 4.9053) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.2629), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6425 (+15.07%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.9276 | 4.8026 | 4.8565 |
| February | 4.9587 | 4.8354 | 4.9053 |
| March | 4.9147 | 4.8189 | 4.8589 |
| April | 4.8582 | 4.8039 | 4.8312 |
| May | 4.9117 | 4.8306 | 4.8528 |
| June | 4.8132 | 4.7623 | 4.7799 |
| July | 4.8403 | 4.7885 | 4.8148 |
| August | 4.8994 | 4.7970 | 4.8365 |
| September | 4.8950 | 4.8383 | 4.8695 |
| October | 4.9069 | 4.8728 | 4.8926 |
| November | 4.9428 | 4.8866 | 4.9179 |
| December | 4.9530 | 4.8876 | 4.9121 |