YEARLY HIGH
16.3530 CVE
YEARLY LOW
5.7256 CVE
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.1708 CVE

2020 EGP to CVE Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the EGP to CVE exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 16.3530. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 5.7256.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.6274 CVE. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.2691 to the December average rate of 5.7947, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 16.3530 was up 160.95% compared to the 2019 peak of 6.2668, 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 81,765 CVE
2019 Average 29,422 CVE
Yearly Trough Low 28,628 CVE
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53,137.05 CVE purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

6.8063
5.7028
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to CVE 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 6.4052, compared to 5.9363 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4689 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.4052
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.9363

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 10.1660 CVE (High: 16.3530 / Low: 6.1871). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0996 CVE (High: 5.9132 / Low: 5.8137).

March Spread (Volatile) ±10.1660
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0996

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3458 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3458

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 6.7144) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5.6301), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0843 (+19.26%).

2020 Avg (March) 6.7144
2019 Avg (March) 5.6301

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.3648 6.1494 6.2691
February 6.5879 6.3288 6.4686
March 16.3530 6.1871 6.7144
April 6.5106 6.4104 6.4601
May 6.5538 6.2917 6.4325
June 6.2415 6.0211 6.0867
July 6.2776 5.8706 6.0507
August 5.9132 5.8137 5.8586
September 6.0405 5.8373 5.9483
October 6.0434 5.9351 5.9898
November 6.0408 5.8928 5.9759
December 5.8715 5.7256 5.7947