YEARLY HIGH
0.5017 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.3970 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4543 EGP

2020 ETB to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ETB to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.5017. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 0.3970.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1047 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4959 to the December average rate of 0.4054, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.5017 was down 21.31% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.6376, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ETB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,509 EGP
2019 Average 2,882 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 1,985 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 523.49 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.5050
0.3964
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to EGP 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 0.4799, compared to 0.4287 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0512 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4799
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4287

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.0196 EGP (High: 0.5000 / Low: 0.4804). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0106 EGP (High: 0.5017 / Low: 0.4911).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0196
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0106

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0151 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0151

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.4959) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.6304), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1344 (-21.33%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.4959
2019 Avg (January) 0.6304

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5017 0.4911 0.4959
February 0.5000 0.4804 0.4886
March 0.4857 0.4750 0.4810
April 0.4844 0.4713 0.4770
May 0.4742 0.4618 0.4670
June 0.4751 0.4608 0.4699
July 0.4633 0.4519 0.4550
August 0.4568 0.4385 0.4458
September 0.4390 0.4279 0.4307
October 0.4285 0.4120 0.4222
November 0.4230 0.4091 0.4133
December 0.4100 0.3970 0.4054