YEARLY HIGH
1.6082 MXN
YEARLY LOW
1.1726 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3586 MXN

2020 EGP to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the EGP to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 1.6082. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 1.1726.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4356 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1828 to the December average rate of 1.2715, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.6082 was up 32.06% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.2178, 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 8,041 MXN
2019 Average 5,731 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 5,863 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,178.02 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.5714
1.1474
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to MXN 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 1.3692, compared to 1.3479 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0213 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3692
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3479

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.3670 MXN (High: 1.6082 / Low: 1.2412). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0235 MXN (High: 1.2854 / Low: 1.2619).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3670
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0235

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 0.1066 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1066

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1.4237) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.1082), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3155 (+28.47%).

2020 Avg (March) 1.4237
2019 Avg (March) 1.1082

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1966 1.1726 1.1828
February 1.2548 1.1788 1.2019
March 1.6082 1.2412 1.4237
April 1.6044 1.4791 1.5361
May 1.5827 1.4004 1.4887
June 1.4273 1.3265 1.3821
July 1.4227 1.3729 1.3994
August 1.4179 1.3709 1.3902
September 1.4229 1.3260 1.3709
October 1.3870 1.3282 1.3524
November 1.3585 1.2759 1.3031
December 1.2854 1.2619 1.2715