YEARLY HIGH
0.9077 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.7029 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8249 EGP

2011 LSL to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LSL to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 0.9077. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 23, dropping to 0.7029.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2048 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8421 to the December average rate of 0.7356, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.9077 was up 3.31% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.8787, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LSL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,539 EGP
2010 Average 3,857 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 3,515 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,024.04 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.8987
0.7203
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.8580, compared to 0.7918 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0662 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8580
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7918

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0964 EGP (High: 0.8504 / Low: 0.7540). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0203 EGP (High: 0.8847 / Low: 0.8645).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0964
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0203

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0488 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0488

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 0.8700) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.7373), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1327 (+18.00%).

2011 Avg (May) 0.8700
2010 Avg (May) 0.7373

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8787 0.8157 0.8421
February 0.8447 0.8054 0.8180
March 0.8766 0.8367 0.8564
April 0.8988 0.8685 0.8838
May 0.9077 0.8470 0.8700
June 0.8847 0.8645 0.8777
July 0.8884 0.8569 0.8779
August 0.8901 0.8218 0.8422
September 0.8504 0.7540 0.8043
October 0.7719 0.7390 0.7555
November 0.7575 0.7029 0.7352
December 0.7487 0.7159 0.7356