YEARLY HIGH
0.1139 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0761 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0916 EGP

2019 LRD to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LRD to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.1139. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 1, dropping to 0.0761.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0378 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1124 to the December average rate of 0.0853, the exchange rate registered a net change of -24.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1139 was down 21.58% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1453, 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 570 EGP
2018 Average 623 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 381 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 189.05 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1159
0.0734
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 0.1023, compared to 0.0809 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0213 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1023
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0809

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0136 EGP (High: 0.1011 / Low: 0.0875). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 EGP (High: 0.1098 / Low: 0.1083).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0136
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0092 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0092

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.1124) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1396), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0272 (-19.49%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.1124
2018 Avg (January) 0.1396

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1139 0.1095 0.1124
February 0.1098 0.1083 0.1091
March 0.1083 0.1062 0.1072
April 0.1064 0.1010 0.1040
May 0.1011 0.0875 0.0948
June 0.0877 0.0851 0.0862
July 0.0851 0.0816 0.0830
August 0.0818 0.0794 0.0814
September 0.0798 0.0779 0.0787
October 0.0779 0.0762 0.0769
November 0.0836 0.0761 0.0804
December 0.0858 0.0840 0.0853