YEARLY HIGH
11.3894 LRD
YEARLY LOW
4.7617 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.5317 LRD

2016 EGP to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the EGP to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 11.3894. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 4.7617.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.6277 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.9283 to the December average rate of 4.9977, the exchange rate registered a net change of -54.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 11.3894 was down 11.07% compared to the 2015 peak of 12.8076, 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 56,947 LRD
2015 Average 55,768 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 23,809 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,138.48 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

11.5214
4.4046
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to LRD 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 10.3556, compared to 8.7079 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6477 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.3556
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.7079

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 5.2068 LRD (High: 10.2763 / Low: 5.0695). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0294 LRD (High: 10.2156 / Low: 10.1862).

November Spread (Volatile) ±5.2068
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0294

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 4.1828 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.1828

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 10.9283) against the same month in 2015 (average: 12.5987), the exchange rate shifted by -1.6704 (-13.26%).

2016 Avg (January) 10.9283
2015 Avg (January) 12.5987

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.3894 10.8003 10.9283
February 10.8360 10.7000 10.7923
March 10.8461 9.4648 10.1120
April 10.2034 9.5335 9.9092
May 10.2156 10.1862 10.1941
June 10.2668 10.1675 10.1976
July 10.1942 10.1588 10.1715
August 10.6747 10.1623 10.3419
September 10.3778 10.2755 10.3084
October 10.3942 10.1664 10.3054
November 10.2763 5.0695 6.1225
December 5.1329 4.7617 4.9977