YEARLY HIGH
126.5913 CDF
YEARLY LOW
94.8649 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
117.0203 CDF

2020 EGP to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the EGP to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 126.5913. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 94.8649.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31.7264 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 106.0910 to the December average rate of 124.5862, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 126.5913 was up 20.40% compared to the 2019 peak of 105.1382, 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 632,957 CDF
2019 Average 492,180 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 474,324 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 158,632.25 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

127.5795
104.1374
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to CDF 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 110.1201, compared to 123.9205 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 13.8004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 110.1201
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 123.9205

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 31.7264 CDF (High: 126.5913 / Low: 94.8649). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1814 CDF (High: 126.0971 / Low: 124.9156).

December Spread (Volatile) ±31.7264
November Spread (Stable) ±1.1814

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.0398 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0398

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 124.5862) against the same month in 2019 (average: 104.3396), the exchange rate shifted by +20.2466 (+19.40%).

2020 Avg (December) 124.5862
2019 Avg (December) 104.3396

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 107.0114 104.9340 106.0910
February 109.0169 106.6118 107.7985
March 109.6459 107.9375 108.6725
April 109.7320 107.9851 108.9857
May 115.3096 110.0607 113.3441
June 119.0411 112.4467 115.8287
July 123.1667 118.5088 121.5625
August 124.6307 122.1280 123.2073
September 124.8790 123.5796 124.4015
October 125.4650 115.4195 124.1393
November 126.0971 124.9156 125.6260
December 126.5913 94.8649 124.5862