2020 SZL to EGP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1447 EGP

YEARLY LOW

0.8274 EGP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9667 EGP

2020 SZL to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SZL to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1.1447. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 0.8274.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3173 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1076 to the December average rate of 1.0532, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.1447 was down 13.69% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.3262, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,723 EGP

2019 Average 5,830 EGP

Yearly Trough Low 4,137 EGP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,586.32 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.1334

0.8241

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 0.9601, compared to 0.9732 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0131 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9601

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9732

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1432 EGP (High: 1.0242 / Low: 0.8810). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0340 EGP (High: 0.9741 / Low: 0.9401).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1432

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0340

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1014 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 1.1076) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.2879), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1803 (-14.00%).

2020 Avg (January) 1.1076

2019 Avg (January) 1.2879

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1447	1.0694	1.1076
February	1.0717	1.0222	1.0466
March	1.0242	0.8810	0.9452
April	0.8797	0.8274	0.8499
May	0.9119	0.8389	0.8675
June	0.9773	0.9142	0.9441
July	0.9721	0.9346	0.9551
August	0.9602	0.9025	0.9267
September	0.9744	0.9200	0.9426
October	0.9741	0.9401	0.9541
November	1.0290	0.9638	1.0077
December	1.0779	1.0214	1.0532