YEARLY HIGH
0.2342 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.2062 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2210 PEN

2020 EGP to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the EGP to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 16, valuing the pair at 0.2342. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.2062.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0280 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2092 to the December average rate of 0.2295, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2342 was up 10.99% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2110, 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 1,171 PEN
2019 Average 993 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 1,031 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 139.89 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2326
0.2071
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to PEN 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 0.2159, compared to 0.2262 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0103 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2159
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2262

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0102 PEN (High: 0.2268 / Low: 0.2166). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 PEN (High: 0.2210 / Low: 0.2184).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0102
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0067 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 0.2305) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2089), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0216 (+10.35%).

2020 Avg (November) 0.2305
2019 Avg (November) 0.2089

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2142 0.2062 0.2092
February 0.2210 0.2128 0.2162
March 0.2268 0.2166 0.2224
April 0.2197 0.2134 0.2157
May 0.2191 0.2134 0.2168
June 0.2190 0.2113 0.2150
July 0.2210 0.2184 0.2197
August 0.2260 0.2204 0.2234
September 0.2284 0.2224 0.2253
October 0.2308 0.2276 0.2289
November 0.2342 0.2284 0.2305
December 0.2317 0.2277 0.2295