YEARLY HIGH
0.2049 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.1408 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1734 EGP

2017 LRD to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LRD to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.2049. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.1408.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0641 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1989 to the December average rate of 0.1419, the exchange rate registered a net change of -28.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2049 was down 2.42% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2100, 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 1,025 EGP
2016 Average 559 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 704 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 320.61 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2046
0.1362
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 0.1906, compared to 0.1562 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0344 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1906
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1562

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0451 EGP (High: 0.1983 / Low: 0.1533). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 EGP (High: 0.1425 / Low: 0.1408).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0451
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0345 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0345

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.1989) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0915), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1074 (+117.36%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.1989
2016 Avg (January) 0.0915

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2049 0.1893 0.1989
February 0.2004 0.1661 0.1803
March 0.1941 0.1714 0.1877
April 0.1932 0.1899 0.1918
May 0.1948 0.1905 0.1922
June 0.1953 0.1904 0.1928
July 0.1991 0.1898 0.1932
August 0.1983 0.1533 0.1588
September 0.1533 0.1499 0.1509
October 0.1501 0.1479 0.1491
November 0.1479 0.1409 0.1434
December 0.1425 0.1408 0.1419