YEARLY HIGH
0.0280 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0266 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0272 EGP

2020 SOS to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SOS to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 10, valuing the pair at 0.0280. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 0.0266.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0014 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0274 to the December average rate of 0.0270, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0280 was down 10.14% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0311, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 140 EGP
2019 Average 145 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 133 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.91 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0279
0.0268
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.0272, compared to 0.0272 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0272
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0272

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was January, with a trading range of 0.0008 EGP (High: 0.0278 / Low: 0.0270). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 EGP (High: 0.0272 / Low: 0.0269).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2020: 0.0278) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0288), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0010 (-3.35%).

2020 Avg (June) 0.0278
2019 Avg (June) 0.0288

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0278 0.0270 0.0274
February 0.0274 0.0266 0.0269
March 0.0272 0.0266 0.0269
April 0.0274 0.0268 0.0272
May 0.0274 0.0267 0.0271
June 0.0280 0.0275 0.0278
July 0.0278 0.0274 0.0276
August 0.0277 0.0274 0.0275
September 0.0274 0.0270 0.0272
October 0.0272 0.0268 0.0270
November 0.0271 0.0268 0.0269
December 0.0272 0.0269 0.0270