2020 EGP to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

124.5218 BIF

YEARLY LOW

117.0474 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

121.0901 BIF

2020 EGP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the EGP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 124.5218. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 4, dropping to 117.0474.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.4744 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 118.5549 to the December average rate of 123.8068, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 124.5218 was up 5.96% compared to the 2019 peak of 117.5136, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 622,609 BIF

2019 Average 548,520 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 585,237 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,371.84 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

124.4793

117.3988

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to BIF 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 119.7621, compared to 122.4181 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.6559 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 119.7621

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 122.4181

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 3.1547 BIF (High: 122.5503 / Low: 119.3956). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2140 BIF (High: 124.3627 / Low: 123.1488).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.1547

November Spread (Stable) ±1.2140

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 2.7871 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7871

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 123.8068) against the same month in 2019 (average: 116.7165), the exchange rate shifted by +7.0903 (+6.07%).

2020 Avg (December) 123.8068

2019 Avg (December) 116.7165

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	119.6845	117.1283	118.5549
February	121.5512	118.9782	120.3956
March	121.9421	119.5812	120.5918
April	121.1084	119.0927	120.2658
May	122.5503	119.3956	120.7760
June	119.2352	117.0474	117.9888
July	120.8461	118.4468	120.2093
August	121.7516	120.4889	121.0195
September	122.7710	121.5560	122.4143
October	123.8687	122.5880	123.1692
November	124.3627	123.1488	123.8893
December	124.5218	123.1256	123.8068