YEARLY HIGH
0.1411 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.1280 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1335 EGP

2020 NPR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the NPR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.1411. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 21, dropping to 0.1280.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0131 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1395 to the December average rate of 0.1332, 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 0.1411 was down 12.42% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1612, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 706 EGP
2019 Average 747 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 640 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 65.58 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1405
0.1284
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 0.1336, compared to 0.1333 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1336
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1333

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0063 EGP (High: 0.1352 / Low: 0.1289). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 EGP (High: 0.1325 / Low: 0.1308).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0063
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

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 0.0052 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0052

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.1395) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1582), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0187 (-11.84%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.1395
2019 Avg (January) 0.1582

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1411 0.1382 0.1395
February 0.1388 0.1351 0.1372
March 0.1352 0.1289 0.1319
April 0.1306 0.1280 0.1294
May 0.1319 0.1287 0.1303
June 0.1343 0.1319 0.1334
July 0.1350 0.1323 0.1335
August 0.1353 0.1328 0.1336
September 0.1366 0.1336 0.1343
October 0.1344 0.1313 0.1335
November 0.1325 0.1308 0.1318
December 0.1346 0.1323 0.1332