YEARLY HIGH
0.1112 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0901 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0948 EGP

2021 LRD to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LRD to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 0.1112. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 3, dropping to 0.0901.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0211 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0934 to the December average rate of 0.1102, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1112 was up 11.03% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1002, 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 556 EGP
2020 Average 415 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 451 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 105.47 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1122
0.0885
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 0.0983 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0070 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0914
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0983

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 0.0120 EGP (High: 0.1038 / Low: 0.0918). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 EGP (High: 0.0915 / Low: 0.0913).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0120
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.1102) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0973), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0129 (+13.29%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.1102
2020 Avg (December) 0.0973

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0965 0.0918 0.0934
February 0.0920 0.0903 0.0908
March 0.0909 0.0901 0.0905
April 0.0911 0.0903 0.0909
May 0.0914 0.0910 0.0912
June 0.0916 0.0912 0.0914
July 0.0915 0.0913 0.0914
August 0.0916 0.0913 0.0914
September 0.0919 0.0914 0.0916
October 0.1038 0.0918 0.0966
November 0.1109 0.1048 0.1086
December 0.1112 0.1082 0.1102