YEARLY HIGH
1.3967 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.4644 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6894 EGP

2016 LSL to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LSL to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 1.3967. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 0.4644.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9323 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4813 to the December average rate of 1.3271, the exchange rate registered a net change of 175.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.3967 was up 107.51% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6731, 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 6,984 EGP
2015 Average 3,033 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 2,322 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,661.69 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.4117
0.3967
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 0.5502, compared to 0.8285 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2783 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5502
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8285

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.6840 EGP (High: 1.3373 / Low: 0.6533). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0286 EGP (High: 0.5134 / Low: 0.4849).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.6840
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0286

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0272 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0272

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.3271) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5201), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8070 (+155.16%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.3271
2015 Avg (December) 0.5201

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5071 0.4644 0.4813
February 0.5134 0.4849 0.4959
March 0.5987 0.4990 0.5473
April 0.6242 0.5827 0.6078
May 0.6258 0.5626 0.5805
June 0.6159 0.5676 0.5886
July 0.6385 0.6008 0.6171
August 0.6654 0.6093 0.6451
September 0.6563 0.6103 0.6305
October 0.6554 0.6210 0.6368
November 1.3373 0.6533 1.1144
December 1.3967 1.2681 1.3271