YEARLY HIGH
1077.9981 IDR
YEARLY LOW
837.0689 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
919.9099 IDR

2020 EGP to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the EGP to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 1077.9981. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 837.0689.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 240.9292 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 862.9908 to the December average rate of 899.6419, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1077.9981 was up 22.82% compared to the 2019 peak of 877.6946, 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 5,389,991 IDR
2019 Average 4,207,948 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 4,185,345 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,204,645.85 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1012.8669
849.3657
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to IDR 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 921.1588, compared to 918.6611 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.4977 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 921.1588
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 918.6611

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 183.8171 IDR (High: 1077.9981 / Low: 894.1811). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 16.6047 IDR (High: 943.2688 / Low: 926.6642).

March Spread (Volatile) ±183.8171
October Spread (Stable) ±16.6047

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 63.4552 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -63.4552

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 967.3578) against the same month in 2019 (average: 818.3473), the exchange rate shifted by +149.0105 (+18.21%).

2020 Avg (March) 967.3578
2019 Avg (March) 818.3473

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 871.6579 837.0689 862.9908
February 896.4191 863.1408 876.7731
March 1077.9981 894.1811 967.3578
April 1056.4008 961.4184 999.2418
May 979.7446 925.1049 942.0222
June 916.0326 863.2955 878.5670
July 927.5240 883.9326 907.3797
August 936.4316 906.5423 921.7551
September 956.0830 922.9678 939.8213
October 943.2688 926.6642 935.9925
November 931.6062 898.0949 907.3760
December 906.0456 886.7777 899.6419