YEARLY HIGH
0.4313 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.3418 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3776 EGP

2020 UYU to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the UYU to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.4313. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 0.3418.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0895 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4258 to the December average rate of 0.3699, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.4313 was down 22.10% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.5537, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,157 EGP
2019 Average 2,395 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 1,709 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 447.68 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.4321
0.3566
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 0.3852, compared to 0.3701 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0151 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3852
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3701

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0586 EGP (High: 0.4003 / Low: 0.3418). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 EGP (High: 0.3732 / Low: 0.3704).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0586
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0461 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0461

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.4258) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.5484), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1225 (-22.34%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.4258
2019 Avg (January) 0.5484

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4313 0.4203 0.4258
February 0.4215 0.4012 0.4129
March 0.4003 0.3418 0.3668
April 0.3684 0.3555 0.3629
May 0.3725 0.3566 0.3639
June 0.3841 0.3680 0.3789
July 0.3822 0.3635 0.3716
August 0.3774 0.3699 0.3736
September 0.3732 0.3704 0.3712
October 0.3709 0.3655 0.3683
November 0.3671 0.3641 0.3658
December 0.3731 0.3674 0.3699