YEARLY HIGH
193.6727 LBP
YEARLY LOW
76.8145 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
161.6406 LBP

2016 EGP to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the EGP to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 193.6727. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 76.8145.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 116.8581 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 192.8902 to the December average rate of 82.0290, the exchange rate registered a net change of -57.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 193.6727 was down 8.57% compared to the 2015 peak of 211.8336, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 968,363 LBP
2015 Average 978,666 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 384,073 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 584,290.58 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

203.9763
70.9429
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to LBP 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 179.3119, compared to 143.9694 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 35.3425 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 179.3119
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 143.9694

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 85.9088 LBP (High: 170.2358 / Low: 84.3269). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5609 LBP (High: 170.3046 / Low: 169.7437).

November Spread (Volatile) ±85.9088
September Spread (Stable) ±0.5609

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 68.4263 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -68.4263

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 192.8902) against the same month in 2015 (average: 208.1552), the exchange rate shifted by -15.2650 (-7.33%).

2016 Avg (January) 192.8902
2015 Avg (January) 208.1552

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 193.6727 192.3390 192.8902
February 193.2235 192.0522 192.7020
March 193.3465 168.5062 180.1695
April 170.4112 169.6787 169.9473
May 170.2999 169.7303 170.0565
June 171.3598 169.4724 170.1057
July 170.7394 169.6598 170.0519
August 170.4949 169.7899 170.0538
September 170.3046 169.7437 170.0656
October 170.3468 169.5385 170.0212
November 170.2358 84.3269 101.5949
December 84.8030 76.8145 82.0290