2018 EGP to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8702 LSL

YEARLY LOW

0.6525 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7424 LSL

2018 EGP to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EGP to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 16, valuing the pair at 0.8702. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 0.6525.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2176 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6885 to the December average rate of 0.7964, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.8702 was up 4.13% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8357, 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 4,351 LSL

2017 Average 3,735 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 3,263 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,088.06 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8400

0.6543

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 0.6937, compared to 0.7911 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0974 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6937

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7911

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0828 LSL (High: 0.8702 / Low: 0.7874). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0213 LSL (High: 0.6814 / Low: 0.6601).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0828

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0213

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0242 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0242

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.8245) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7453), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0792 (+10.62%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.8245

2017 Avg (September) 0.7453

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7067	0.6694	0.6885
February	0.6883	0.6525	0.6698
March	0.6814	0.6601	0.6727
April	0.7061	0.6697	0.6845
May	0.7178	0.6888	0.7048
June	0.7724	0.7028	0.7419
July	0.7730	0.7330	0.7497
August	0.8214	0.7393	0.7771
September	0.8702	0.7874	0.8245
October	0.8319	0.7900	0.8115
November	0.8079	0.7646	0.7874
December	0.8133	0.7626	0.7964