2020 EGP to MGA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

254.3414 MGA

YEARLY LOW

225.7342 MGA

YEARLY AVERAGE

240.9790 MGA

2020 EGP to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the EGP to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 254.3414. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 225.7342.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.6072 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 231.5385 to the December average rate of 243.3675, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 254.3414 was up 9.61% compared to the 2019 peak of 232.0517, 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 1,271,707 MGA

2019 Average 1,081,978 MGA

Yearly Trough Low 1,128,671 MGA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 143,036.08 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

252.4473

229.6377

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to MGA 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 237.1398, compared to 244.8181 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.6783 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 237.1398

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 244.8181

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 13.7376 MGA (High: 250.8447 / Low: 237.1071). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.0544 MGA (High: 241.8813 / Low: 237.8269).

December Spread (Volatile) ±13.7376

July Spread (Stable) ±4.0544

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 7.1790 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.1790

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 250.5465) against the same month in 2019 (average: 228.8393), the exchange rate shifted by +21.7072 (+9.49%).

2020 Avg (November) 250.5465

2019 Avg (November) 228.8393

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	235.2428	225.7342	231.5385
February	239.9533	229.4303	236.2132
March	239.6242	231.4392	237.3212
April	242.7513	237.4185	239.3602
May	244.3929	239.9784	241.7075
June	239.5094	230.5928	236.6982
July	241.8813	237.8269	240.1545
August	242.8940	237.4187	240.7876
September	247.0967	241.5277	244.6881
October	253.1883	247.4433	249.3646
November	254.3414	241.6807	250.5465
December	250.8447	237.1071	243.3675