YEARLY HIGH
58.0559 KPW
YEARLY LOW
55.4109 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
56.9290 KPW

2020 EGP to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the EGP to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 58.0559. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 4, dropping to 55.4109.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6450 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 56.6126 to the December average rate of 57.3621, 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 58.0559 was up 3.40% compared to the 2019 peak of 56.1479, 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 290,279 KPW
2019 Average 267,932 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 277,054 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,225.07 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

57.6837
55.4922
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to KPW 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 56.8750, compared to 56.9831 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1082 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 56.8750
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 56.9831

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 1.1548 KPW (High: 57.8978 / Low: 56.7430). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1825 KPW (High: 57.1525 / Low: 56.9700).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.1548
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1825

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.4329 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4329

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 57.3796) against the same month in 2019 (average: 51.8002), the exchange rate shifted by +5.5793 (+10.77%).

2020 Avg (March) 57.3796
2019 Avg (March) 51.8002

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 57.0693 55.9858 56.6126
February 57.8509 56.8595 57.3905
March 58.0559 57.0699 57.3796
April 57.1525 56.9700 57.0845
May 57.8978 56.7430 57.1077
June 56.4787 55.4109 55.6748
July 56.4816 55.8053 56.2254
August 56.7766 56.1598 56.4763
September 57.2030 56.7033 57.0414
October 57.4649 57.1400 57.2925
November 57.7428 57.1988 57.5011
December 57.7506 57.0815 57.3621