2020 EGP to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 EGP to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the EGP to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 596.1956. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 552.3526.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 43.8430 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 558.8214 to the December average rate of 591.9075, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 596.1956 was up 7.61% compared to the 2019 peak of 554.0416, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 EGP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
EGP to LAK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 565.3247, compared to 581.3431 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 16.0184 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was September, with a trading range of 12.8002 LAK (High: 586.0131 / Low: 573.2129). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.4817 LAK (High: 570.1791 / Low: 564.6974).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 12.9091 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 591.9075) against the same month in 2019 (average: 551.7161), the exchange rate shifted by +40.1914 (+7.28%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 563.2338 | 552.3526 | 558.8214 |
| February | 572.5957 | 561.5691 | 567.3800 |
| March | 574.5041 | 564.6906 | 568.3074 |
| April | 570.1791 | 564.6974 | 568.5496 |
| May | 578.5952 | 567.4891 | 570.8993 |
| June | 565.4820 | 554.7860 | 557.9903 |
| July | 568.2467 | 560.3232 | 565.5036 |
| August | 576.7216 | 566.7482 | 570.6336 |
| September | 586.0131 | 573.2129 | 579.0482 |
| October | 593.5843 | 585.5970 | 588.4235 |
| November | 595.7132 | 588.5383 | 592.5420 |
| December | 596.1956 | 588.6642 | 591.9075 |