YEARLY HIGH
1922.3741 LBP
YEARLY LOW
1631.1260 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1779.3324 LBP

2026 EGP to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the EGP to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 1922.3741. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 7, dropping to 1631.1260.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 291.2481 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1894.4524 to the December average rate of 1773.4338, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1922.3741 was up 0.99% compared to the 2025 peak of 1903.4465, 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 9,611,870 LBP
2025 Average 9,100,382 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 8,155,630 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,456,240.26 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1914.7229
1671.4760
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 1779.7367, compared to 1778.1192 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6175 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1779.7367
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1778.1192

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 231.3114 LBP (High: 1873.5237 / Low: 1642.2123). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 46.3623 LBP (High: 1715.8336 / Low: 1669.4713).

March Spread (Volatile) ±231.3114
May Spread (Stable) ±46.3623

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 163.8117 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -163.8117

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1894.4524) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1775.2715), the exchange rate shifted by +119.1809 (+6.71%).

2026 Avg (January) 1894.4524
2025 Avg (January) 1775.2715

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1922.3741 1847.9149 1894.4524
February 1919.1316 1860.7025 1892.2414
March 1873.5237 1642.2123 1728.4297
April 1735.1787 1631.1260 1691.7466
May 1715.8336 1669.4713 1707.1047
June 1820.4370 1706.1956 1764.4457
July 1832.1761 1743.5445 1782.8047
August 1794.6484 1745.3256 1773.4338