YEARLY HIGH
1.7741 EGP
YEARLY LOW
1.5287 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6668 EGP

2020 MAD to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MAD to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 1.7741. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 6, dropping to 1.5287.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2454 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6548 to the December average rate of 1.7469, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.7741 was down 6.46% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.8967, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,870 EGP
2019 Average 8,744 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 7,644 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,226.78 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.7660
1.5370
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 1.6204, compared to 1.7133 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0930 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6204
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7133

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1078 EGP (High: 1.6653 / Low: 1.5575). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0212 EGP (High: 1.7175 / Low: 1.6963).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1078
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0212

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0643 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0643

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1.7469) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.6717), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0752 (+4.50%).

2020 Avg (December) 1.7469
2019 Avg (December) 1.6717

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6780 1.6372 1.6548
February 1.6469 1.5971 1.6208
March 1.6653 1.5575 1.6204
April 1.5941 1.5287 1.5561
May 1.6170 1.5786 1.6001
June 1.6831 1.6296 1.6700
July 1.7153 1.6557 1.6761
August 1.7397 1.7075 1.7260
September 1.7408 1.6968 1.7109
October 1.7175 1.6963 1.7062
November 1.7253 1.7021 1.7138
December 1.7741 1.6915 1.7469