YEARLY HIGH
0.3154 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.3011 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3072 EGP

2020 GMD to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GMD to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 0.3154. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 0.3011.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0143 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3106 to the December average rate of 0.3031, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3154 was down 13.17% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.3632, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,577 EGP
2019 Average 1,679 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 1,506 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 71.28 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3144
0.3012
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.3092, compared to 0.3051 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3092
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3051

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was January, with a trading range of 0.0069 EGP (High: 0.3140 / Low: 0.3071). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 EGP (High: 0.3043 / Low: 0.3026).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0069
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0040 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2020: 0.3133) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.3374), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0240 (-7.13%).

2020 Avg (June) 0.3133
2019 Avg (June) 0.3374

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3140 0.3071 0.3106
February 0.3098 0.3051 0.3073
March 0.3096 0.3043 0.3080
April 0.3101 0.3080 0.3092
May 0.3082 0.3042 0.3069
June 0.3154 0.3094 0.3133
July 0.3126 0.3076 0.3093
August 0.3090 0.3060 0.3076
September 0.3064 0.3042 0.3048
October 0.3043 0.3026 0.3035
November 0.3040 0.3011 0.3023
December 0.3047 0.3011 0.3031