YEARLY HIGH
1.2086 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.8736 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0406 LSL

2020 EGP to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the EGP to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 1.2086. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.8736.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3350 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9031 to the December average rate of 0.9492, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.2086 was up 28.81% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.9383, 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 6,043 LSL
2019 Average 4,303 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 4,368 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,674.88 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.2043
0.8758
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 1.0516, compared to 1.0296 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0219 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0516
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0296

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1572 LSL (High: 1.1345 / Low: 0.9774). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0342 LSL (High: 1.0638 / Low: 1.0295).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1572
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0342

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0923 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0923

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 1.1769) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.8201), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3568 (+43.50%).

2020 Avg (April) 1.1769
2019 Avg (April) 0.8201

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9354 0.8736 0.9031
February 0.9853 0.9348 0.9553
March 1.1345 0.9774 1.0609
April 1.2086 1.1398 1.1769
May 1.1927 1.0975 1.1527
June 1.0966 1.0262 1.0604
July 1.0665 1.0294 1.0468
August 1.1077 1.0411 1.0789
September 1.0868 1.0272 1.0612
October 1.0638 1.0295 1.0484
November 1.0360 0.9722 0.9933
December 0.9795 0.9286 0.9492