YEARLY HIGH
1.1631 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.9705 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0637 EGP

2021 LSL to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LSL to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 1.1631. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 0.9705.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1927 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0422 to the December average rate of 0.9905, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.1631 was up 1.61% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.1447, 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 5,816 EGP
2020 Average 4,833 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 4,852 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 963.30 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.1461
0.9763
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 1.0804, compared to 1.0470 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0334 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0804
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0470

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0822 EGP (High: 1.0527 / Low: 0.9705). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0405 EGP (High: 1.0118 / Low: 0.9713).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0822
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0405

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0501 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0501

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 1.1319) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.9432), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1887 (+20.01%).

2021 Avg (June) 1.1319
2020 Avg (June) 0.9432

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0797 1.0113 1.0422
February 1.0815 1.0407 1.0606
March 1.0691 1.0130 1.0475
April 1.1037 1.0607 1.0863
May 1.1406 1.0809 1.1140
June 1.1631 1.0957 1.1319
July 1.1021 1.0548 1.0818
August 1.0876 1.0260 1.0606
September 1.1150 1.0363 1.0781
October 1.0865 1.0351 1.0565
November 1.0527 0.9705 1.0145
December 1.0118 0.9713 0.9905