YEARLY HIGH
596.1956 LAK
YEARLY LOW
552.3526 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
573.3339 LAK

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 EGP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,980,978 LAK
2019 Average 2,592,470 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 2,761,763 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 219,215.16 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

595.9972
554.5351
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 565.3247
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 581.3431

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

September Spread (Volatile) ±12.8002
April Spread (Stable) ±5.4817

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 12.9091 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.9091

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2020 Avg (December) 591.9075
2019 Avg (December) 551.7161

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