2020 SBD to EGP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9668 EGP

YEARLY LOW

1.8325 EGP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9208 EGP

2020 SBD to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SBD to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.9668. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 3, dropping to 1.8325.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1343 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9196 to the December average rate of 1.9510, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.9668 was down 12.32% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.2430, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,834 EGP

2019 Average 10,256 EGP

Yearly Trough Low 9,162 EGP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 671.59 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.9568

1.8872

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 1.9071, compared to 1.9345 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0275 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9071

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9345

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0759 EGP (High: 1.9083 / Low: 1.8325). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0147 EGP (High: 1.9040 / Low: 1.8893).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0759

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0147

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 0.0195 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0195

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1.9510) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.9417), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0093 (+0.48%).

2020 Avg (December) 1.9510

2019 Avg (December) 1.9417

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9399	1.8935	1.9196
February	1.9144	1.8821	1.9001
March	1.9083	1.8325	1.8945
April	1.9040	1.8893	1.8966
May	1.9055	1.8742	1.8930
June	1.9482	1.9082	1.9385
July	1.9383	1.9065	1.9237
August	1.9482	1.9178	1.9303
September	1.9387	1.9127	1.9288
October	1.9440	1.9224	1.9341
November	1.9545	1.9285	1.9393
December	1.9668	1.9376	1.9510