YEARLY HIGH
0.2313 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.1838 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2061 EGP

2020 KGS to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KGS to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.2313. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 0.1838.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0475 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2284 to the December average rate of 0.1879, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2313 was down 11.39% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2610, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,156 EGP
2019 Average 1,216 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 919 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 237.48 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2326
0.1822
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.2150, compared to 0.1972 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0179 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2150
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1972

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0286 EGP (High: 0.2250 / Low: 0.1964). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 EGP (High: 0.2272 / Low: 0.2227).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0286
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0165 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0165

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.2284) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2602), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0318 (-12.21%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.2284
2019 Avg (January) 0.2602

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2313 0.2265 0.2284
February 0.2272 0.2227 0.2246
March 0.2250 0.1964 0.2153
April 0.2103 0.1859 0.1988
May 0.2153 0.1970 0.2062
June 0.2204 0.2141 0.2169
July 0.2100 0.2053 0.2069
August 0.2086 0.2030 0.2058
September 0.2035 0.1986 0.2001
October 0.1986 0.1928 0.1958
November 0.1924 0.1838 0.1864
December 0.1942 0.1847 0.1879