YEARLY HIGH
1.8246 UAH
YEARLY LOW
1.4758 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7060 UAH

2020 EGP to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the EGP to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 1.8246. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 1.4758.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3488 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5205 to the December average rate of 1.7954, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.8246 was up 12.66% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.6196, 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 9,123 UAH
2019 Average 7,673 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 7,379 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,744.25 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.8377
1.4917
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to UAH 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 1.6423, compared to 1.7697 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1274 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6423
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7697

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2175 UAH (High: 1.7947 / Low: 1.5772). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0231 UAH (High: 1.8172 / Low: 1.7941).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2175
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0231

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 0.0492 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0492

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1.7954) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.4646), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3308 (+22.58%).

2020 Avg (December) 1.7954
2019 Avg (December) 1.4646

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5854 1.4758 1.5205
February 1.5854 1.5544 1.5675
March 1.7947 1.5772 1.6903
April 1.7590 1.7099 1.7241
May 1.7334 1.6812 1.7002
June 1.6814 1.6384 1.6510
July 1.7432 1.6557 1.7072
August 1.7393 1.7048 1.7267
September 1.7958 1.7388 1.7758
October 1.8172 1.7941 1.8040
November 1.8238 1.7936 1.8089
December 1.8246 1.7667 1.7954