YEARLY HIGH
0.1002 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0784 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0829 EGP

2020 LRD to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LRD to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 0.1002. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 0.0784.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0218 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0831 to the December average rate of 0.0973, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1002 was down 12.05% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1139, 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 501 EGP
2019 Average 458 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 392 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 108.89 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0991
0.0774
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 0.0804, compared to 0.0854 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0804
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0854

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 0.0143 EGP (High: 0.1002 / Low: 0.0858). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 EGP (High: 0.0797 / Low: 0.0795).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0143
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 0.0946) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0804), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0142 (+17.67%).

2020 Avg (November) 0.0946
2019 Avg (November) 0.0804

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0855 0.0809 0.0831
February 0.0812 0.0788 0.0798
March 0.0799 0.0784 0.0793
April 0.0797 0.0795 0.0796
May 0.0799 0.0784 0.0794
June 0.0817 0.0802 0.0812
July 0.0810 0.0799 0.0803
August 0.0804 0.0795 0.0800
September 0.0796 0.0791 0.0792
October 0.0856 0.0791 0.0809
November 0.1002 0.0858 0.0946
December 0.0993 0.0955 0.0973