YEARLY HIGH
0.0126 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0104 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0118 EGP

2017 LBP to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LBP to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 0.0126. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.0104.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0022 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0124 to the December average rate of 0.0118, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0126 was down 2.87% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0130, 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 63 EGP
2016 Average 33 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 52 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.15 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0125
0.0111
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 0.0119, compared to 0.0117 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0119
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0117

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0021 EGP (High: 0.0125 / Low: 0.0104). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 EGP (High: 0.0121 / Low: 0.0119).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0124) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0052), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0072 (+138.30%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0124
2016 Avg (January) 0.0052

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0126 0.0119 0.0124
February 0.0125 0.0104 0.0113
March 0.0121 0.0107 0.0117
April 0.0121 0.0119 0.0120
May 0.0121 0.0119 0.0120
June 0.0121 0.0119 0.0120
July 0.0120 0.0118 0.0119
August 0.0119 0.0117 0.0118
September 0.0118 0.0116 0.0117
October 0.0117 0.0116 0.0117
November 0.0118 0.0116 0.0117
December 0.0119 0.0117 0.0118