YEARLY HIGH
0.0921 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0806 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0848 CAD

2020 EGP to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the EGP to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.0921. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.0806.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0114 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0823 to the December average rate of 0.0816, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0921 was up 11.38% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0827, 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 460 CAD
2019 Average 395 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 403 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 57.09 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0899
0.0809
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to CAD 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 0.0863, compared to 0.0834 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0863
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0834

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0069 CAD (High: 0.0921 / Low: 0.0852). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 CAD (High: 0.0851 / Low: 0.0835).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0069
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0049 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0889) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0769), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0119 (+15.50%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0889
2019 Avg (March) 0.0769

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0838 0.0806 0.0823
February 0.0857 0.0838 0.0847
March 0.0921 0.0852 0.0889
April 0.0905 0.0878 0.0892
May 0.0918 0.0868 0.0888
June 0.0852 0.0825 0.0839
July 0.0852 0.0835 0.0844
August 0.0839 0.0822 0.0831
September 0.0850 0.0822 0.0838
October 0.0851 0.0835 0.0841
November 0.0851 0.0830 0.0836
December 0.0826 0.0808 0.0816