2020 EGP to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 EGP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |