YEARLY HIGH
4128.8788 IRR
YEARLY LOW
2592.3053 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2667.5970 IRR

2020 EGP to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the EGP to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 7, valuing the pair at 4128.8788. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 4, dropping to 2592.3053.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1536.5735 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2648.5947 to the December average rate of 2683.6466, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4128.8788 was up 57.18% compared to the 2019 peak of 2626.7850, 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 20,644,394 IRR
2019 Average 12,548,995 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 12,961,526 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,682,867.67 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2698.8264
2596.5186
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to IRR 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 2661.1664, compared to 2674.0275 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.8610 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2661.1664
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2674.0275

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 1517.7790 IRR (High: 4128.8788 / Low: 2611.0998). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.5394 IRR (High: 2673.7839 / Low: 2665.2445).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1517.7790
April Spread (Stable) ±8.5394

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 67.3129 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -67.3129

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 2679.1945) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2535.3354), the exchange rate shifted by +143.8591 (+5.67%).

2020 Avg (July) 2679.1945
2019 Avg (July) 2535.3354

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2669.8674 2619.2031 2648.5947
February 2706.4595 2660.0752 2685.1411
March 2718.3656 2669.9179 2685.2642
April 2673.7839 2665.2445 2670.5973
May 2718.9124 2654.6244 2672.3571
June 2642.2637 2592.3053 2605.0442
July 4128.8788 2611.0998 2679.1945
August 2655.5411 2627.3423 2642.1060
September 2676.1485 2652.7681 2668.5815
October 2688.3981 2673.1976 2680.3355
November 2701.3999 2675.9498 2690.3008
December 2701.7633 2672.2559 2683.6466