YEARLY HIGH
0.0201 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0189 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0194 KWD

2020 EGP to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the EGP to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 0.0201. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.0189.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0013 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0191 to the December average rate of 0.0194, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0201 was up 6.27% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0189, 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 101 KWD
2019 Average 90 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 94 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.38 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0198
0.0190
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to KWD 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 0.0194, compared to 0.0194 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0194
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0194

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0007 KWD (High: 0.0201 / Low: 0.0194). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 KWD (High: 0.0195 / Low: 0.0194).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0197) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0175), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0022 (+12.75%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0197
2019 Avg (March) 0.0175

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0192 0.0189 0.0191
February 0.0197 0.0192 0.0195
March 0.0201 0.0194 0.0197
April 0.0199 0.0196 0.0197
May 0.0199 0.0195 0.0196
June 0.0193 0.0190 0.0190
July 0.0193 0.0191 0.0192
August 0.0193 0.0191 0.0192
September 0.0194 0.0192 0.0194
October 0.0195 0.0194 0.0195
November 0.0196 0.0194 0.0195
December 0.0196 0.0193 0.0194