YEARLY HIGH
19.3453 EGP
YEARLY LOW
16.7823 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.0515 EGP

2020 EUR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the EUR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 19.3453. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 16.7823.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5630 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.6534 to the December average rate of 19.0992, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 19.3453 was down 6.52% compared to the 2019 peak of 20.6950, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 96,727 EGP
2019 Average 94,181 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 83,912 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,815.15 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

19.2970
16.9235
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 17.4496, compared to 18.6533 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.4496
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.6533

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.1084 EGP (High: 17.8907 / Low: 16.7823). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2981 EGP (High: 19.0387 / Low: 18.7406).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.1084
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2981

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.5321 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5321

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 19.0992) against the same month in 2019 (average: 17.8729), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2263 (+6.86%).

2020 Avg (December) 19.0992
2019 Avg (December) 17.8729

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.9978 17.3998 17.6534
February 17.5290 16.7840 17.1213
March 17.8907 16.7823 17.3702
April 17.3407 17.0055 17.1337
May 17.5810 17.0091 17.2258
June 18.4117 17.7286 18.1932
July 18.9601 18.0499 18.3431
August 19.0387 18.7406 18.8527
September 18.9238 18.3456 18.5972
October 18.6356 18.2857 18.4857
November 18.7122 18.2894 18.5423
December 19.3453 18.9034 19.0992