YEARLY HIGH
0.3739 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.2506 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3260 BRL

2020 EGP to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the EGP to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 13, valuing the pair at 0.3739. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.2506.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1233 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2606 to the December average rate of 0.3280, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3739 was up 41.34% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2645, 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 1,869 BRL
2019 Average 1,176 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 1,253 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 616.46 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3682
0.2508
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to BRL 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 0.3107, compared to 0.3413 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0307 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3107
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3413

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0447 BRL (High: 0.3307 / Low: 0.2861). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0148 BRL (High: 0.3347 / Low: 0.3199).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0447
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0148

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0347 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0347

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 0.3561) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2350), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1211 (+51.56%).

2020 Avg (May) 0.3561
2019 Avg (May) 0.2350

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2710 0.2506 0.2606
February 0.2869 0.2684 0.2772
March 0.3307 0.2861 0.3116
April 0.3589 0.3233 0.3373
May 0.3739 0.3330 0.3561
June 0.3395 0.2977 0.3213
July 0.3382 0.3201 0.3305
August 0.3534 0.3267 0.3418
September 0.3593 0.3322 0.3422
October 0.3682 0.3514 0.3584
November 0.3664 0.3401 0.3470
December 0.3347 0.3199 0.3280