YEARLY HIGH
0.4560 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.4146 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4365 CNY

2020 EGP to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the EGP to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 0.4560. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.4146.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0414 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4356 to the December average rate of 0.4168, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.4560 was up 3.82% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.4392, 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 2,280 CNY
2019 Average 2,058 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 2,073 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 206.93 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.4541
0.4135
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to CNY 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 0.4445, compared to 0.4286 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0159 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4445
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4286

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0134 CNY (High: 0.4560 / Low: 0.4426). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 CNY (High: 0.4389 / Low: 0.4363).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0134
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

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 0.0126 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0126

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.4480) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.3864), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0616 (+15.93%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.4480
2019 Avg (March) 0.3864

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4399 0.4320 0.4356
February 0.4517 0.4388 0.4461
March 0.4560 0.4426 0.4480
April 0.4509 0.4459 0.4485
May 0.4545 0.4485 0.4507
June 0.4473 0.4362 0.4381
July 0.4389 0.4363 0.4380
August 0.4372 0.4315 0.4349
September 0.4337 0.4284 0.4319
October 0.4323 0.4236 0.4280
November 0.4260 0.4195 0.4218
December 0.4198 0.4146 0.4168