YEARLY HIGH
12.7542 LRD
YEARLY LOW
9.9817 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.1239 LRD

2020 EGP to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the EGP to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 12.7542. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 9.9817.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7725 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.0444 to the December average rate of 10.2787, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 12.7542 was down 2.94% compared to the 2019 peak of 13.1399, 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 63,771 LRD
2019 Average 55,645 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 49,909 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,862.26 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

12.8534
10.0446
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 12.4429, compared to 11.8049 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6380 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.4429
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.8049

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 1.6669 LRD (High: 11.6486 / Low: 9.9817). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0444 LRD (High: 12.5857 / Low: 12.5413).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.6669
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0444

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.7557 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7557

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 12.5916) against the same month in 2019 (average: 10.5643), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0273 (+19.19%).

2020 Avg (May) 12.5916
2019 Avg (May) 10.5643

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.3582 11.6941 12.0444
February 12.6916 12.3196 12.5346
March 12.7529 12.5109 12.6080
April 12.5857 12.5413 12.5641
May 12.7542 12.5115 12.5916
June 12.4661 12.2335 12.3147
July 12.5091 12.3516 12.4510
August 12.5729 12.4378 12.5070
September 12.6468 12.5566 12.6193
October 12.6398 11.6845 12.3644
November 11.6486 9.9817 10.6087
December 10.4673 10.0680 10.2787