YEARLY HIGH
25.3414 NGN
YEARLY LOW
22.5401 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
24.0503 NGN

2020 EGP to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the EGP to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 25.3414. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 22.5401.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8013 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.7874 to the December average rate of 24.4665, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 25.3414 was up 11.77% compared to the 2019 peak of 22.6731, 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 126,707 NGN
2019 Average 107,189 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 112,700 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,006.67 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

24.8819
22.5970
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to NGN 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 23.7847, compared to 24.3160 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5313 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.7847
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.3160

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.7451 NGN (High: 24.8722 / Low: 23.1271). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2864 NGN (High: 24.3374 / Low: 24.0510).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.7451
July Spread (Stable) ±0.2864

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.7252 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7252

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 24.4665) against the same month in 2019 (average: 22.5439), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9226 (+8.53%).

2020 Avg (December) 24.4665
2019 Avg (December) 22.5439

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.9810 22.5401 22.7874
February 23.4233 22.9114 23.2134
March 24.8722 23.1271 23.6367
April 24.7603 23.2588 24.4126
May 25.0585 24.4673 24.6915
June 24.2893 23.8575 23.9663
July 24.3374 24.0510 24.2161
August 24.4430 23.7168 24.1720
September 24.6049 24.1200 24.3168
October 24.5693 24.2172 24.3198
November 24.6220 24.2188 24.4047
December 25.3414 24.1784 24.4665