YEARLY HIGH
7.1968 JPY
YEARLY LOW
6.5552 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.7533 JPY

2020 EGP to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the EGP to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 7.1968. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 6.5552.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6416 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.8715 to the December average rate of 6.6128, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 7.1968 was up 5.32% compared to the 2019 peak of 6.8331, 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 35,984 JPY
2019 Average 32,443 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 32,776 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,208.21 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

7.0484
6.5732
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to JPY 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 6.8415, compared to 6.6650 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1766 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.8415
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.6650

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.5210 JPY (High: 7.0890 / Low: 6.5680). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1010 JPY (High: 6.7363 / Low: 6.6353).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5210
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 0.1451 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1451

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 7.0088) against the same month in 2019 (average: 6.2804), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7284 (+11.60%).

2020 Avg (February) 7.0088
2019 Avg (February) 6.2804

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.9806 6.7183 6.8715
February 7.1968 6.8568 7.0088
March 7.0890 6.5680 6.8642
April 6.9302 6.7688 6.8411
May 6.8789 6.7432 6.8044
June 6.8004 6.5841 6.6592
July 6.7242 6.5552 6.6699
August 6.7202 6.5979 6.6515
September 6.7363 6.6353 6.6939
October 6.7505 6.6442 6.6979
November 6.7355 6.5884 6.6639
December 6.6697 6.5562 6.6128