YEARLY HIGH
0.0119 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0116 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0118 EGP

2018 LBP to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LBP to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 23, valuing the pair at 0.0119. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 20, dropping to 0.0116.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0117 to the December average rate of 0.0119, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0119 was down 5.73% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0126, 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 60 EGP
2017 Average 59 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 58 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.81 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0119
0.0116
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 0.0117, compared to 0.0118 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0117
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0118

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0002 EGP (High: 0.0119 / Low: 0.0116). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 EGP (High: 0.0119 / Low: 0.0118).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.0118) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0119), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.65%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.0118
2017 Avg (July) 0.0119

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0118 0.0116 0.0117
February 0.0117 0.0116 0.0117
March 0.0117 0.0116 0.0116
April 0.0118 0.0116 0.0117
May 0.0119 0.0116 0.0118
June 0.0119 0.0118 0.0118
July 0.0119 0.0118 0.0118
August 0.0118 0.0117 0.0118
September 0.0119 0.0117 0.0118
October 0.0119 0.0118 0.0118
November 0.0119 0.0118 0.0118
December 0.0119 0.0118 0.0119