YEARLY HIGH
0.2100 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0878 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1118 EGP

2016 LRD to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LRD to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.2100. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.0878.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1222 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0915 to the December average rate of 0.2002, the exchange rate registered a net change of 118.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2100 was up 119.25% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0958, 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 1,050 EGP
2015 Average 449 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 439 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 611.03 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2110
0.0807
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 0.0968, compared to 0.1268 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0300 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0968
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1268

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0999 EGP (High: 0.1973 / Low: 0.0973). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 EGP (High: 0.0982 / Low: 0.0979).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0999
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 April and May, 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 (December 2016: 0.2002) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0914), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1088 (+119.01%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.2002
2015 Avg (December) 0.0914

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0926 0.0878 0.0915
February 0.0935 0.0923 0.0927
March 0.1057 0.0922 0.0993
April 0.1049 0.0980 0.1010
May 0.0982 0.0979 0.0981
June 0.0984 0.0974 0.0981
July 0.0984 0.0981 0.0983
August 0.0984 0.0937 0.0967
September 0.0973 0.0964 0.0970
October 0.0984 0.0962 0.0970
November 0.1973 0.0973 0.1714
December 0.2100 0.1948 0.2002