YEARLY HIGH
22.7735 EGP
YEARLY LOW
21.1330 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
22.0225 EGP

2020 XDR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XDR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 22.7735. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 21.1330.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6405 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.9396 to the December average rate of 22.5699, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 22.7735 was down 9.31% compared to the 2019 peak of 25.1109, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 113,867 EGP
2019 Average 116,379 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 105,665 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,202.71 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

22.6793
21.3658
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 21.7065, compared to 22.3385 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6319 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.7065
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.3385

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.8189 EGP (High: 21.9519 / Low: 21.1330). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1412 EGP (High: 22.2552 / Low: 22.1139).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.8189
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1412

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.4643 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4643

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 22.5699) against the same month in 2019 (average: 22.1812), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3887 (+1.75%).

2020 Avg (December) 22.5699
2019 Avg (December) 22.1812

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.2551 21.7312 21.9396
February 21.7890 21.1839 21.4753
March 21.9519 21.1330 21.5212
April 21.6435 21.3899 21.5015
May 21.6747 21.2024 21.4989
June 22.4449 21.8607 22.3026
July 22.5372 22.1109 22.2413
August 22.5940 22.4019 22.4963
September 22.5628 22.1314 22.2840
October 22.2552 22.1139 22.1927
November 22.3476 22.1682 22.2465
December 22.7735 22.3847 22.5699