YEARLY HIGH
1.0513 EGP
YEARLY LOW
1.0001 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0249 EGP

2020 MVR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MVR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 1.0513. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 1.0001.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0511 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0287 to the December average rate of 1.0179, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.0513 was down 9.38% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.1601, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,256 EGP
2019 Average 5,444 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 5,001 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 255.66 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.0500
1.0117
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR 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 1.0245, compared to 1.0252 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0245
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0252

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 0.0237 EGP (High: 1.0266 / Low: 1.0029). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0064 EGP (High: 1.0228 / Low: 1.0163).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0237
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0064

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0138 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0138

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2020: 1.0468) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.0816), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0348 (-3.22%).

2020 Avg (June) 1.0468
2019 Avg (June) 1.0816

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0405 1.0209 1.0287
February 1.0238 1.0072 1.0149
March 1.0234 1.0001 1.0154
April 1.0258 1.0193 1.0225
May 1.0266 1.0029 1.0185
June 1.0513 1.0281 1.0468
July 1.0472 1.0347 1.0392
August 1.0406 1.0286 1.0343
September 1.0300 1.0210 1.0242
October 1.0228 1.0163 1.0197
November 1.0217 1.0114 1.0161
December 1.0238 1.0113 1.0179