YEARLY HIGH
0.3992 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.1688 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3293 LTL

2016 EGP to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the EGP to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.3992. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.1688.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2304 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3972 to the December average rate of 0.1781, the exchange rate registered a net change of -55.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3992 was down 3.75% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4147, 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 1,996 LTL
2015 Average 1,961 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 844 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,151.93 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4191
0.1562
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to LTL 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 0.3633, compared to 0.2952 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0681 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3633
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2952

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1750 LTL (High: 0.3484 / Low: 0.1734). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 LTL (High: 0.3419 / Low: 0.3394).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1750
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1343 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1343

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.3972) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4049), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0076 (-1.89%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.3972
2015 Avg (January) 0.4049

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3992 0.3946 0.3972
February 0.3972 0.3869 0.3917
March 0.3974 0.3405 0.3662
April 0.3419 0.3394 0.3406
May 0.3435 0.3384 0.3411
June 0.3502 0.3401 0.3429
July 0.3488 0.3455 0.3474
August 0.3474 0.3406 0.3441
September 0.3450 0.3411 0.3427
October 0.3506 0.3419 0.3468
November 0.3484 0.1734 0.2124
December 0.1822 0.1688 0.1781