2020 EGP to RUB Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 EGP to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the EGP to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 5.1401. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 3.8157.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3244 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8924 to the December average rate of 4.7154, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.1401 was up 27.16% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.0423, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 EGP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
EGP to RUB Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.4002, compared to 4.7478 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3476 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.9090 RUB (High: 5.1401 / Low: 4.2311). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1986 RUB (High: 4.8526 / Low: 4.6540).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and October, 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 0.3311 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 4.7551) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.7548), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0003 (+26.64%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.0490 | 3.8157 | 3.8924 |
| February | 4.2694 | 3.9849 | 4.0933 |
| March | 5.1401 | 4.2311 | 4.7551 |
| April | 4.9977 | 4.6271 | 4.7534 |
| May | 4.8494 | 4.4311 | 4.6190 |
| June | 4.4077 | 4.2056 | 4.2878 |
| July | 4.6533 | 4.3732 | 4.4678 |
| August | 4.7655 | 4.5543 | 4.6350 |
| September | 5.0262 | 4.6367 | 4.8205 |
| October | 5.0679 | 4.8444 | 4.9384 |
| November | 5.1213 | 4.8214 | 4.9099 |
| December | 4.8526 | 4.6540 | 4.7154 |