2020 EGP to USD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 EGP to USD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the EGP to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 0.0645. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 4, dropping to 0.0616.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0029 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0629 to the December average rate of 0.0637, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0645 was up 3.40% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0624, 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 USD 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 0.0632, compared to 0.0633 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 0.0013 USD (High: 0.0643 / Low: 0.0630). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 USD (High: 0.0635 / Low: 0.0633).
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 0.0016 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0638) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0576), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0062 (+10.77%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.0634 | 0.0622 | 0.0629 |
| February | 0.0643 | 0.0632 | 0.0638 |
| March | 0.0645 | 0.0634 | 0.0638 |
| April | 0.0635 | 0.0633 | 0.0634 |
| May | 0.0643 | 0.0630 | 0.0635 |
| June | 0.0628 | 0.0616 | 0.0619 |
| July | 0.0628 | 0.0620 | 0.0625 |
| August | 0.0631 | 0.0624 | 0.0628 |
| September | 0.0636 | 0.0630 | 0.0634 |
| October | 0.0638 | 0.0635 | 0.0637 |
| November | 0.0642 | 0.0636 | 0.0639 |
| December | 0.0642 | 0.0634 | 0.0637 |