YEARLY HIGH
0.9383 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.7537 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8603 LSL

2019 EGP to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the EGP to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 0.9383. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 0.7537.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1846 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7769 to the December average rate of 0.8961, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.9383 was up 7.83% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.8702, 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 4,691 LSL
2018 Average 3,714 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 3,769 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 922.85 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.9317
0.7629
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 0.8212, compared to 0.8994 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0782 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8212
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8994

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0740 LSL (High: 0.9311 / Low: 0.8571). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0241 LSL (High: 0.8586 / Low: 0.8345).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0740
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0241

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0266 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0266

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2019: 0.9177) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.8115), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1061 (+13.08%).

2019 Avg (October) 0.9177
2018 Avg (October) 0.8115

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8078 0.7544 0.7769
February 0.8038 0.7537 0.7843
March 0.8467 0.7994 0.8264
April 0.8410 0.8063 0.8201
May 0.8724 0.8323 0.8467
June 0.8960 0.8466 0.8726
July 0.8586 0.8345 0.8459
August 0.9311 0.8571 0.9126
September 0.9365 0.8900 0.9066
October 0.9383 0.9010 0.9177
November 0.9365 0.9065 0.9172
December 0.9164 0.8746 0.8961