2020 EGP to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1789 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.1602 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1684 WST

2020 EGP to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the EGP to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 0.1789. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1602.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0188 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1655 to the December average rate of 0.1626, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1789 was up 8.06% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1656, 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 895 WST

2019 Average 783 WST

Yearly Trough Low 801 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 93.87 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1775

0.1612

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EGP to WST 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 0.1714, compared to 0.1654 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0060 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1714

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1654

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was June, with a trading range of 0.0077 WST (High: 0.1717 / Low: 0.1640). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 WST (High: 0.1694 / Low: 0.1662).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0077

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0083 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0083

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.1762) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1513), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0249 (+16.42%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.1762

2019 Avg (April) 0.1513

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1678	0.1627	0.1655
February	0.1735	0.1685	0.1707
March	0.1772	0.1702	0.1733
April	0.1789	0.1731	0.1762
May	0.1781	0.1727	0.1754
June	0.1717	0.1640	0.1671
July	0.1678	0.1631	0.1657
August	0.1662	0.1628	0.1644
September	0.1691	0.1641	0.1659
October	0.1694	0.1662	0.1676
November	0.1675	0.1643	0.1659
December	0.1642	0.1602	0.1626