YEARLY HIGH
7.1106 XPF
YEARLY LOW
6.1685 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.6208 XPF

2020 EGP to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the EGP to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 7.1106. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 6.1685.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9421 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.7605 to the December average rate of 6.2482, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 7.1106 was up 5.72% compared to the 2019 peak of 6.7260, 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 35,553 XPF
2019 Average 31,738 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 30,842 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,710.35 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

7.0432
6.1760
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to XPF 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 6.8427, compared to 6.3989 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4438 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.8427
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.3989

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.4405 XPF (High: 7.1106 / Low: 6.6700). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0997 XPF (High: 6.3676 / Low: 6.2679).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4405
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0997

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3688 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3688

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 6.8718) against the same month in 2019 (average: 6.0785), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7933 (+13.05%).

2020 Avg (March) 6.8718
2019 Avg (March) 6.0785

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.8582 6.6304 6.7605
February 7.1098 6.8077 6.9709
March 7.1106 6.6700 6.8718
April 7.0172 6.8816 6.9649
May 7.0157 6.7875 6.9283
June 6.7310 6.4813 6.5595
July 6.6112 6.2938 6.5070
August 6.3676 6.2679 6.3298
September 6.5047 6.3059 6.4171
October 6.5259 6.4034 6.4555
November 6.5246 6.3772 6.4359
December 6.3127 6.1685 6.2482