2020 EGP to SCR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3607 SCR

YEARLY LOW

0.7982 SCR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0853 SCR

2020 EGP to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the EGP to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 1.3607. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 0.7982.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5624 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8594 to the December average rate of 1.3509, the exchange rate registered a net change of 57.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.3607 was up 56.01% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.8722, 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 6,803 SCR

2019 Average 4,072 SCR

Yearly Trough Low 3,991 SCR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,812.17 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.4001

0.8103

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EGP to SCR 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 0.9720, compared to 1.1986 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2267 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9720

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1986

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.2389 SCR (High: 1.1125 / Low: 0.8737). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0151 SCR (High: 1.1421 / Low: 1.1271).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.2389

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0151

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0169 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0169

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1.3509) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.8517), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4992 (+58.61%).

2020 Avg (December) 1.3509

2019 Avg (December) 0.8517

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8687	0.8001	0.8594
February	0.8858	0.8498	0.8714
March	0.9061	0.7982	0.8713
April	1.1125	0.8737	1.0386
May	1.1491	1.0216	1.1040
June	1.1039	1.0388	1.0871
July	1.1223	1.0914	1.1032
August	1.1581	1.1125	1.1210
September	1.1421	1.1271	1.1377
October	1.2339	1.1415	1.1772
November	1.3339	1.2281	1.3016
December	1.3607	1.3288	1.3509