2020 EGP to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5457 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.5084 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5207 SBD

2020 EGP to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the EGP to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 3, valuing the pair at 0.5457. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.5084.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0373 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5210 to the December average rate of 0.5126, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.5457 was up 5.35% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.5180, 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 2,729 SBD

2019 Average 2,442 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 2,542 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 186.35 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.5298

0.5110

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to SBD 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 0.5244, compared to 0.5169 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0075 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5244

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5169

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0217 SBD (High: 0.5457 / Low: 0.5240). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 SBD (High: 0.5293 / Low: 0.5252).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0217

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0124 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0124

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.5279) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.4678), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0601 (+12.84%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.5279

2019 Avg (March) 0.4678

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5281	0.5155	0.5210
February	0.5313	0.5223	0.5263
March	0.5457	0.5240	0.5279
April	0.5293	0.5252	0.5273
May	0.5336	0.5248	0.5283
June	0.5241	0.5133	0.5159
July	0.5245	0.5159	0.5198
August	0.5214	0.5133	0.5181
September	0.5228	0.5158	0.5185
October	0.5202	0.5144	0.5171
November	0.5185	0.5116	0.5157
December	0.5161	0.5084	0.5126