YEARLY HIGH
0.3510 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.3072 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3261 LSL

2026 EGP to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the EGP to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.3510. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 12, dropping to 0.3072.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0437 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3455 to the December average rate of 0.3265, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.3510 was down 7.97% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.3813, 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 1,755 LSL
2025 Average 1,815 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 1,536 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 218.74 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.3489
0.3085
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 0.3258, compared to 0.3269 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3258
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3269

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.0245 LSL (High: 0.3345 / Low: 0.3099). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 LSL (High: 0.3135 / Low: 0.3106).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0245
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0164 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0164

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.3455) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.3716), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0261 (-7.01%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.3455
2025 Avg (January) 0.3716

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3510 0.3368 0.3455
February 0.3452 0.3312 0.3392
March 0.3328 0.3140 0.3228
April 0.3170 0.3072 0.3130
May 0.3135 0.3106 0.3119
June 0.3345 0.3099 0.3223
July 0.3336 0.3202 0.3272
August 0.3290 0.3224 0.3265