2018 LSL to EGP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5325 EGP

YEARLY LOW

1.1492 EGP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3548 EGP

2018 LSL to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 1.5325. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 1.1492.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3832 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4528 to the December average rate of 1.2561, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.5325 was up 5.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.4491, 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 7,662 EGP

2017 Average 6,706 EGP

Yearly Trough Low 5,746 EGP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,916.23 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.5214

1.1858

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 1.4437, compared to 1.2658 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1779 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4437

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2658

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.1352 EGP (High: 1.3527 / Low: 1.2175). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0474 EGP (High: 1.5150 / Low: 1.4676).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1352

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0474

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0744 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0744

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.4935) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.2846), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2089 (+16.26%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.4935

2017 Avg (February) 1.2846

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4939	1.4151	1.4528
February	1.5325	1.4529	1.4935
March	1.5150	1.4676	1.4867
April	1.4933	1.4163	1.4611
May	1.4517	1.3932	1.4189
June	1.4230	1.2946	1.3492
July	1.3642	1.2936	1.3341
August	1.3527	1.2175	1.2882
September	1.2701	1.1492	1.2138
October	1.2658	1.2021	1.2324
November	1.3079	1.2378	1.2703
December	1.3113	1.2295	1.2561