2020 KWD to EGP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

53.0149 EGP

YEARLY LOW

49.6560 EGP

YEARLY AVERAGE

51.5431 EGP

2020 KWD to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KWD to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 53.0149. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 49.6560.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3589 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 52.3844 to the December average rate of 51.4637, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 53.0149 was down 10.48% compared to the 2019 peak of 59.2212, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 265,075 EGP

2019 Average 276,684 EGP

Yearly Trough Low 248,280 EGP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,794.48 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

52.6920

50.4750

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD 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 51.4488, compared to 51.6373 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1886 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.4488

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 51.6373

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.7943 EGP (High: 51.4503 / Low: 49.6560). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2211 EGP (High: 51.4736 / Low: 51.2525).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.7943

October Spread (Stable) ±0.2211

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.9802 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9802

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 52.3844) against the same month in 2019 (average: 58.9707), the exchange rate shifted by -6.5863 (-11.17%).

2020 Avg (January) 52.3844

2019 Avg (January) 58.9707

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	53.0149	51.9529	52.3844
February	52.0674	50.7529	51.4042
March	51.4503	49.6560	50.7297
April	50.9661	50.3113	50.6597
May	51.3716	50.2494	51.0074
June	52.7221	51.7227	52.5073
July	52.4003	51.8096	52.1017
August	52.4125	51.8939	52.1261
September	51.9935	51.4341	51.5721
October	51.4736	51.2525	51.3496
November	51.4221	50.9790	51.2109
December	51.8376	51.0625	51.4637