YEARLY HIGH
4.4609 EGP
YEARLY LOW
4.2570 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.3422 EGP

2020 QAR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the QAR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 4.4609. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 4.2570.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2040 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3666 to the December average rate of 4.3084, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4.4609 was down 9.41% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.9245, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22,305 EGP
2019 Average 23,091 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 21,285 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,019.91 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4.4539
4.2847
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 4.3466, compared to 4.3379 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0087 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3466
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3379

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 0.0874 EGP (High: 4.3564 / Low: 4.2690). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0194 EGP (High: 4.3389 / Low: 4.3195).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0874
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0194

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 0.0594 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0594

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2020: 4.4398) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.5936), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1538 (-3.35%).

2020 Avg (June) 4.4398
2019 Avg (June) 4.5936

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.4151 4.3313 4.3666
February 4.3478 4.2728 4.3072
March 4.3313 4.2570 4.3082
April 4.3389 4.3195 4.3301
May 4.3564 4.2690 4.3275
June 4.4609 4.3766 4.4398
July 4.4288 4.3763 4.3964
August 4.3989 4.3533 4.3758
September 4.3599 4.3212 4.3336
October 4.3260 4.3015 4.3145
November 4.3215 4.2805 4.2988
December 4.3225 4.2799 4.3084