YEARLY HIGH
0.0130 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0052 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0066 EGP

2016 LBP to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LBP to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.0130. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 0.0052.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0079 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0052 to the December average rate of 0.0122, the exchange rate registered a net change of 135.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0130 was up 144.46% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0053, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LBP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 65 EGP
2015 Average 26 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 26 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39.28 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0129
0.0045
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP to EGP 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 0.0056, compared to 0.0077 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0056
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0077

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0060 EGP (High: 0.0119 / Low: 0.0059). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 EGP (High: 0.0059 / Low: 0.0059).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0060
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0122) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0052), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0070 (+134.97%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0122
2015 Avg (December) 0.0052

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0052 0.0052 0.0052
February 0.0052 0.0052 0.0052
March 0.0059 0.0052 0.0056
April 0.0059 0.0059 0.0059
May 0.0059 0.0059 0.0059
June 0.0059 0.0058 0.0059
July 0.0059 0.0059 0.0059
August 0.0059 0.0059 0.0059
September 0.0059 0.0059 0.0059
October 0.0059 0.0059 0.0059
November 0.0119 0.0059 0.0103
December 0.0130 0.0118 0.0122