YEARLY HIGH
0.2258 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.2049 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2135 EGP

2020 BTN to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BTN to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.2258. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 21, dropping to 0.2049.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0210 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2232 to the December average rate of 0.2131, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2258 was down 12.41% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2578, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,129 EGP
2019 Average 1,195 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 1,024 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 104.92 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2248
0.2055
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 0.2138, compared to 0.2133 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2138
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2133

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0101 EGP (High: 0.2163 / Low: 0.2062). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 EGP (High: 0.2119 / Low: 0.2093).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0101
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, 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 0.0084 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0084

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.2232) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2532), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0300 (-11.84%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.2232
2019 Avg (January) 0.2532

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2258 0.2211 0.2232
February 0.2220 0.2162 0.2195
March 0.2163 0.2062 0.2111
April 0.2089 0.2049 0.2071
May 0.2110 0.2059 0.2085
June 0.2149 0.2111 0.2135
July 0.2160 0.2117 0.2136
August 0.2165 0.2125 0.2137
September 0.2185 0.2137 0.2149
October 0.2151 0.2101 0.2136
November 0.2119 0.2093 0.2108
December 0.2154 0.2117 0.2131