YEARLY HIGH
37.6336 SOS
YEARLY LOW
35.7720 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
36.7497 SOS

2020 EGP to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the EGP to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 37.6336. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 10, dropping to 35.7720.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8616 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.5041 to the December average rate of 37.0284, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 37.6336 was up 3.89% compared to the 2019 peak of 36.2246, 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 188,168 SOS
2019 Average 172,612 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 178,860 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,308.23 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

37.2742
35.8155
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to SOS 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 36.7315, compared to 36.7679 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0364 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.7315
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.7679

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was January, with a trading range of 1.0543 SOS (High: 37.0886 / Low: 36.0343). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4035 SOS (High: 37.2275 / Low: 36.8240).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.0543
December Spread (Stable) ±0.4035

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.9034 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 37.1271) against the same month in 2019 (average: 33.3861), the exchange rate shifted by +3.7410 (+11.21%).

2020 Avg (March) 37.1271
2019 Avg (March) 33.3861

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 37.0886 36.0343 36.5041
February 37.5670 36.5452 37.1526
March 37.6336 36.7123 37.1271
April 37.2761 36.4930 36.8277
May 37.4593 36.4891 36.8405
June 36.4087 35.7720 35.9371
July 36.5623 35.9839 36.2777
August 36.5623 36.1547 36.3653
September 37.0903 36.4336 36.8165
October 37.2883 36.7762 36.9904
November 37.3714 36.8569 37.1291
December 37.2275 36.8240 37.0284