YEARLY HIGH
0.8528 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.6218 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7409 EGP

2020 MXN to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MXN to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.8528. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 0.6218.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2310 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8455 to the December average rate of 0.7865, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.8528 was down 10.16% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.9493, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 42,640 EGP
2019 Average 43,693 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 31,090 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,549.59 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.8649
0.6320
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 0.7388, compared to 0.7429 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7388
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7429

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1838 EGP (High: 0.8056 / Low: 0.6218). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0145 EGP (High: 0.7924 / Low: 0.7780).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1838
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0145

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1255 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1255

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.8455) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.9323), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0868 (-9.31%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.8455
2019 Avg (January) 0.9323

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8528 0.8357 0.8455
February 0.8483 0.7969 0.8323
March 0.8056 0.6218 0.7069
April 0.6761 0.6233 0.6514
May 0.7141 0.6318 0.6728
June 0.7539 0.7006 0.7239
July 0.7284 0.7029 0.7147
August 0.7294 0.7052 0.7194
September 0.7541 0.7028 0.7298
October 0.7529 0.7210 0.7395
November 0.7838 0.7361 0.7676
December 0.7924 0.7780 0.7865