YEARLY HIGH
3.6705 MKD
YEARLY LOW
3.1849 MKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.4202 MKD

2020 EGP to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the EGP to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 3.6705. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 3.1849.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4856 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4841 to the December average rate of 3.2271, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.6705 was up 5.82% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.4687, 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 18,353 MKD
2019 Average 16,367 MKD
Yearly Trough Low 15,925 MKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,428.08 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.6375
3.1898
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to MKD 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 3.5352, compared to 3.3052 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2299 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5352
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.3052

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2131 MKD (High: 3.6485 / Low: 3.4354). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0481 MKD (High: 3.2883 / Low: 3.2402).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2131
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0481

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1966 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1966

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 3.6002) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.0885), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5116 (+16.57%).

2020 Avg (February) 3.6002
2019 Avg (February) 3.0885

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.5357 3.4165 3.4841
February 3.6705 3.5220 3.6002
March 3.6485 3.4354 3.5535
April 3.6294 3.5530 3.5989
May 3.6513 3.4974 3.5855
June 3.4734 3.3494 3.3889
July 3.4147 3.2545 3.3623
August 3.2883 3.2402 3.2702
September 3.3581 3.2577 3.3125
October 3.3663 3.3074 3.3337
November 3.3640 3.2991 3.3257
December 3.2877 3.1849 3.2271