YEARLY HIGH
11.9253 EGP
YEARLY LOW
10.8008 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.4659 EGP

2020 SGD to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SGD to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 11.9253. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 10.8008.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1245 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.7691 to the December average rate of 11.7785, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 11.9253 was down 10.06% compared to the 2019 peak of 13.2588, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 59,626 EGP
2019 Average 61,644 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 54,004 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,622.54 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

11.8488
11.0046
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 11.3195, compared to 11.6122 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2927 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.3195
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.6122

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.5459 EGP (High: 11.3466 / Low: 10.8008). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0906 EGP (High: 11.6862 / Low: 11.5956).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5459
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0906

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 0.4797 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4797

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 11.7691) against the same month in 2019 (average: 13.1813), the exchange rate shifted by -1.4122 (-10.71%).

2020 Avg (January) 11.7691
2019 Avg (January) 13.1813

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.9253 11.5762 11.7691
February 11.5849 11.1009 11.2894
March 11.3466 10.8008 11.0754
April 11.1719 10.9410 11.0749
May 11.2016 10.9825 11.1103
June 11.6830 11.3152 11.5979
July 11.6456 11.4630 11.5351
August 11.6862 11.5956 11.6386
September 11.6642 11.4538 11.5469
October 11.6076 11.4646 11.5526
November 11.6872 11.4868 11.6217
December 11.9060 11.7057 11.7785