YEARLY HIGH
0.2971 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.2500 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2760 EGP

2026 LRD to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LRD to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 0.2971. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 0.2500.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0471 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2599 to the December average rate of 0.2846, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.2971 was up 7.54% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.2762, 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 1,485 EGP
2025 Average 1,277 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 1,250 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 235.43 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.2912
0.2510
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

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 0.2760, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2760 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2760
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0368 EGP (High: 0.2970 / Low: 0.2602). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 EGP (High: 0.2861 / Low: 0.2836).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0368
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0055 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0055

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 0.2878) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.2550), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0328 (+12.87%).

2026 Avg (April) 0.2878
2025 Avg (April) 0.2550

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2687 0.2532 0.2599
February 0.2622 0.2500 0.2544
March 0.2970 0.2602 0.2829
April 0.2971 0.2809 0.2878
May 0.2917 0.2852 0.2865
June 0.2861 0.2836 0.2846