YEARLY HIGH
2.1534 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.7160 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5851 LSL

2016 EGP to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the EGP to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 2.1534. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.7160.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4374 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0792 to the December average rate of 0.7539, the exchange rate registered a net change of -63.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.1534 was up 6.05% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.0306, 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 10,767 LSL
2015 Average 8,279 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 3,580 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,186.97 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.2117
0.6213
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 1.8335, compared to 1.3368 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4967 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8335
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3368

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.7829 LSL (High: 1.5306 / Low: 0.7478). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0726 LSL (High: 0.7886 / Low: 0.7160).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.7829
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0726

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.6334 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6334

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 2.0792) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.5927), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4865 (+30.55%).

2016 Avg (January) 2.0792
2015 Avg (January) 1.5927

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1534 1.9719 2.0792
February 2.0624 1.9476 2.0172
March 2.0039 1.6703 1.8351
April 1.7162 1.6019 1.6459
May 1.7775 1.5979 1.7240
June 1.7617 1.6236 1.6993
July 1.6644 1.5662 1.6208
August 1.6412 1.5029 1.5512
September 1.6386 1.5237 1.5869
October 1.6102 1.5258 1.5708
November 1.5306 0.7478 0.9373
December 0.7886 0.7160 0.7539