YEARLY HIGH
0.0940 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0847 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0898 EGP

2013 LRD to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LRD to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 23, valuing the pair at 0.0940. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 9, dropping to 0.0847.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0094 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0885 to the December average rate of 0.0854, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0940 was up 7.96% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0871, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 470 EGP
2012 Average 412 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 423 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46.86 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0941
0.0846
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.0914, compared to 0.0881 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0914
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0881

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0044 EGP (High: 0.0915 / Low: 0.0871). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 EGP (High: 0.0909 / Low: 0.0901).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0044
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.0931) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0814), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0117 (+14.41%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.0931
2012 Avg (May) 0.0814

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0902 0.0868 0.0885
February 0.0909 0.0901 0.0905
March 0.0920 0.0905 0.0912
April 0.0931 0.0911 0.0923
May 0.0940 0.0918 0.0931
June 0.0940 0.0913 0.0930
July 0.0940 0.0924 0.0933
August 0.0930 0.0890 0.0904
September 0.0915 0.0871 0.0879
October 0.0877 0.0851 0.0860
November 0.0859 0.0850 0.0855
December 0.0861 0.0847 0.0854