2017 LSL to EGP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4491 EGP

YEARLY LOW

1.1966 EGP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3408 EGP

2017 LSL to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LSL to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 1.4491. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 1.1966.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2524 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3762 to the December average rate of 1.3570, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.4491 was up 3.75% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.3967, 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 7,245 EGP

2016 Average 3,450 EGP

Yearly Trough Low 5,983 EGP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,262.22 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.4210

1.2371

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 1.3570, compared to 1.3245 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0325 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3570

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3245

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.2112 EGP (High: 1.4491 / Low: 1.2379). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0431 EGP (High: 1.4230 / Low: 1.3799).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2112

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0431

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0916 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0916

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 1.3675) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5473), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8202 (+149.86%).

2017 Avg (March) 1.3675

2016 Avg (March) 0.5473

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4254	1.3143	1.3762
February	1.4023	1.1966	1.2846
March	1.4491	1.2379	1.3675
April	1.4060	1.2909	1.3423
May	1.4054	1.3250	1.3659
June	1.4230	1.3799	1.4056
July	1.3943	1.3279	1.3659
August	1.3624	1.3175	1.3408
September	1.3730	1.2984	1.3420
October	1.3227	1.2429	1.2888
November	1.2947	1.2168	1.2524
December	1.4470	1.2839	1.3570