YEARLY HIGH
13.1399 LRD
YEARLY LOW
8.7786 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.1182 LRD

2019 EGP to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the EGP to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 1, valuing the pair at 13.1399. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 8.7786.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.3613 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.9010 to the December average rate of 11.7264, the exchange rate registered a net change of 31.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 13.1399 was up 45.50% compared to the 2018 peak of 9.0307, 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 65,700 LRD
2018 Average 40,428 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 43,893 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,806.53 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

13.4114
8.4910
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 9.8631, compared to 12.3734 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.5103 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.8631
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.3734

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 1.5366 LRD (High: 11.4229 / Low: 9.8863). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1217 LRD (High: 9.2309 / Low: 9.1092).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.5366
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1217

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.7354 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7354

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 12.4619) against the same month in 2018 (average: 8.8153), the exchange rate shifted by +3.6466 (+41.37%).

2019 Avg (November) 12.4619
2018 Avg (November) 8.8153

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.1299 8.7786 8.9010
February 9.2309 9.1092 9.1653
March 9.4148 9.2318 9.3326
April 9.8996 9.4019 9.6160
May 11.4229 9.8863 10.5643
June 11.7446 11.4075 11.5995
July 12.2510 11.7441 12.0468
August 12.5867 12.2274 12.2921
September 12.8386 12.5344 12.7117
October 13.1163 12.8399 13.0014
November 13.1399 11.9603 12.4619
December 11.9087 11.6511 11.7264