YEARLY HIGH
4.3255 EGP
YEARLY LOW
4.1304 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.2132 EGP

2020 SAR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SAR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 4.3255. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 4.1304.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1951 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2378 to the December average rate of 4.1822, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4.3255 was down 10.08% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.8106, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 21,627 EGP
2019 Average 22,416 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 20,652 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 975.63 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4.3213
4.1599
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 4.2153, compared to 4.2111 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2153
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.2111

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 0.0828 EGP (High: 4.2218 / Low: 4.1390). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0142 EGP (High: 4.1994 / Low: 4.1852).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0828
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0142

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0573 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0573

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2020: 4.3078) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.4587), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1509 (-3.38%).

2020 Avg (June) 4.3078
2019 Avg (June) 4.4587

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.2854 4.2040 4.2378
February 4.2188 4.1473 4.1805
March 4.1976 4.1304 4.1773
April 4.1994 4.1852 4.1930
May 4.2218 4.1390 4.1952
June 4.3255 4.2451 4.3078
July 4.2993 4.2483 4.2676
August 4.2731 4.2265 4.2491
September 4.2315 4.1953 4.2066
October 4.1995 4.1762 4.1880
November 4.1955 4.1559 4.1733
December 4.2026 4.1528 4.1822