YEARLY HIGH
80.1483 KRW
YEARLY LOW
68.9818 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
74.6005 KRW

2020 EGP to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the EGP to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 80.1483. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 68.9818.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.1665 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 73.3513 to the December average rate of 69.7410, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 80.1483 was up 8.46% compared to the 2019 peak of 73.8974, 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 400,741 KRW
2019 Average 347,105 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 344,909 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 55,832.32 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

78.8302
68.9147
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to KRW 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 76.2179, compared to 72.9831 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.2348 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 76.2179
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 72.9831

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 4.7602 KRW (High: 80.1483 / Low: 75.3881). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7325 KRW (High: 74.8522 / Low: 74.1197).

March Spread (Volatile) ±4.7602
August Spread (Stable) ±0.7325

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 3.3400 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.3400

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 77.5363) against the same month in 2019 (average: 65.1954), the exchange rate shifted by +12.3409 (+18.93%).

2020 Avg (March) 77.5363
2019 Avg (March) 65.1954

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 75.6943 71.9953 73.3513
February 78.3119 74.8991 76.1986
March 80.1483 75.3881 77.5363
April 78.4991 76.6374 77.5532
May 78.8008 77.4187 78.0039
June 76.7521 73.5664 74.6639
July 75.5396 74.2171 74.9147
August 74.8522 74.1197 74.5025
September 75.4097 73.8822 74.6540
October 74.1203 71.7446 72.8444
November 72.3518 70.6552 71.2422
December 70.7516 68.9818 69.7410