YEARLY HIGH
7.7137 EGP
YEARLY LOW
6.6235 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.2978 EGP

2020 FJD to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the FJD to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 7.7137. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 6.6235.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0902 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.3399 to the December average rate of 7.6288, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 7.7137 was down 13.96% compared to the 2019 peak of 8.9653, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 38,568 EGP
2019 Average 39,033 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 33,117 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,451.07 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

7.7014
6.8299
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 7.1269, compared to 7.4686 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3417 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.1269
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.4686

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.5163 EGP (High: 7.1398 / Low: 6.6235). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1089 EGP (High: 7.4274 / Low: 7.3186).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5163
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1089

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2194 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2194

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 7.6288) against the same month in 2019 (average: 7.4226), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2062 (+2.78%).

2020 Avg (December) 7.6288
2019 Avg (December) 7.4226

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.4803 7.2150 7.3399
February 7.2318 7.0128 7.1220
March 7.1398 6.6235 6.9025
April 7.0877 6.8467 6.9376
May 7.1514 6.9079 7.0361
June 7.5210 7.2583 7.4235
July 7.5319 7.3781 7.4550
August 7.5620 7.4348 7.4894
September 7.5549 7.3203 7.4293
October 7.4274 7.3186 7.3639
November 7.5439 7.3195 7.4452
December 7.7137 7.5356 7.6288