YEARLY HIGH
96.0056 LBP
YEARLY LOW
79.0821 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
84.7121 LBP

2017 EGP to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EGP to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 96.0056. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 79.0821.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.9235 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 80.9698 to the December average rate of 85.1043, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 96.0056 was down 50.43% compared to the 2016 peak of 193.6727, 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 480,028 LBP
2016 Average 807,831 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 395,411 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 84,617.35 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

90.0817
80.1415
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 84.3007, compared to 85.1234 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8227 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 84.3007
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 85.1234

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 16.1518 LBP (High: 96.0056 / Low: 79.8538). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0822 LBP (High: 84.0076 / Low: 82.9254).

February Spread (Volatile) ±16.1518
May Spread (Stable) ±1.0822

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, 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 3.7937 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.7937

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 89.2534) against the same month in 2016 (average: 192.7020), the exchange rate shifted by -103.4486 (-53.68%).

2017 Avg (February) 89.2534
2016 Avg (February) 192.7020

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 84.2198 79.0821 80.9698
February 96.0056 79.8538 89.2534
March 93.6852 82.4601 85.4597
April 84.2905 82.7771 83.5078
May 84.0076 82.9254 83.4007
June 84.2143 82.8715 83.2130
July 84.5121 83.0400 83.9753
August 85.8008 84.2729 84.8550
September 86.2977 85.0976 85.5178
October 86.5278 85.1132 85.6337
November 86.5769 85.0490 85.6547
December 85.8084 84.1571 85.1043