YEARLY HIGH
0.7758 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.6601 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7146 EGP

2013 LSL to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LSL to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 0.7758. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 0.6601.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1158 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7474 to the December average rate of 0.6658, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.7758 was down 3.38% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.8030, 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 3,879 EGP
2012 Average 3,704 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 3,300 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 578.94 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.7655
0.6567
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 0.7408, compared to 0.6883 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0525 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7408
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6883

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0802 EGP (High: 0.7758 / Low: 0.6956). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0145 EGP (High: 0.6746 / Low: 0.6601).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0802
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0145

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0491 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0491

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.7479) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.7413), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0066 (+0.89%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.7479
2012 Avg (May) 0.7413

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7620 0.7377 0.7474
February 0.7643 0.7494 0.7564
March 0.7474 0.7305 0.7385
April 0.7721 0.7384 0.7558
May 0.7758 0.6956 0.7479
June 0.7113 0.6858 0.6988
July 0.7194 0.6888 0.7067
August 0.7128 0.6734 0.6948
September 0.7120 0.6728 0.6915
October 0.7057 0.6829 0.6959
November 0.6835 0.6646 0.6755
December 0.6746 0.6601 0.6658