YEARLY HIGH
0.2723 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.2299 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2466 PLN

2020 EGP to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the EGP to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.2723. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 0.2299.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0424 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2407 to the December average rate of 0.2344, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2723 was up 10.56% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2463, 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 1,362 PLN
2019 Average 1,143 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 1,150 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 212.16 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2685
0.2304
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to PLN 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 0.2532, compared to 0.2399 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0134 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2532
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2399

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0303 PLN (High: 0.2723 / Low: 0.2420). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 PLN (High: 0.2351 / Low: 0.2299).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0303
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

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 0.0190 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0190

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.2557) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2190), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0368 (+16.78%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.2557
2019 Avg (March) 0.2190

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2464 0.2351 0.2407
February 0.2551 0.2446 0.2500
March 0.2723 0.2420 0.2557
April 0.2696 0.2607 0.2653
May 0.2702 0.2527 0.2633
June 0.2484 0.2407 0.2443
July 0.2478 0.2326 0.2427
August 0.2351 0.2299 0.2336
September 0.2494 0.2319 0.2407
October 0.2526 0.2404 0.2455
November 0.2522 0.2394 0.2425
December 0.2373 0.2304 0.2344