YEARLY HIGH
4.3494 EGP
YEARLY LOW
3.6718 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.0633 EGP

2020 PLN to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PLN to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 4.3494. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 3.6718.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6776 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1558 to the December average rate of 4.2661, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4.3494 was down 9.59% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.8107, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 86,988 EGP
2019 Average 87,661 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 73,435 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,552.54 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4.3331
3.7179
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 3.9556, compared to 4.1711 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2155 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.9556
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1711

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.4601 EGP (High: 4.1319 / Low: 3.6718). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0963 EGP (High: 4.3494 / Low: 4.2531).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4601
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0963

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1553 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1553

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 4.2818) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.2388), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0430 (+1.01%).

2020 Avg (August) 4.2818
2019 Avg (August) 4.2388

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.2527 4.0590 4.1558
February 4.0883 3.9194 4.0004
March 4.1319 3.6718 3.9160
April 3.8359 3.7089 3.7692
May 3.9569 3.7014 3.7992
June 4.1552 4.0264 4.0929
July 4.3000 4.0361 4.1229
August 4.3494 4.2531 4.2818
September 4.3121 4.0103 4.1559
October 4.1603 3.9588 4.0747
November 4.1778 3.9650 4.1251
December 4.3405 4.2143 4.2661