YEARLY HIGH
1.6353 LSL
YEARLY LOW
1.4462 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5313 LSL

2014 EGP to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the EGP to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 1.6353. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 26, dropping to 1.4462.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1891 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5597 to the December average rate of 1.6081, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.6353 was up 7.94% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.5150, 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 8,176 LSL
2013 Average 7,014 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 7,231 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 945.51 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.6220
1.4552
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to LSL 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 1.5250, compared to 1.5376 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0126 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5250
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5376

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0993 LSL (High: 1.6115 / Low: 1.5122). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0269 LSL (High: 1.5046 / Low: 1.4777).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0993
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0269

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0413 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0413

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 1.6081) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.5020), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1061 (+7.06%).

2014 Avg (December) 1.6081
2013 Avg (December) 1.5020

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6115 1.5122 1.5597
February 1.6101 1.5413 1.5768
March 1.5632 1.5149 1.5428
April 1.5281 1.4946 1.5104
May 1.5002 1.4462 1.4691
June 1.5092 1.4745 1.4913
July 1.5069 1.4667 1.4906
August 1.5046 1.4777 1.4910
September 1.5750 1.4905 1.5352
October 1.5845 1.5238 1.5497
November 1.5785 1.5311 1.5513
December 1.6353 1.5405 1.6081