YEARLY HIGH
1.4532 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.9824 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1714 EGP

2022 LSL to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LSL to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1.4532. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.9824.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4708 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0155 to the December average rate of 1.4281, the exchange rate registered a net change of 40.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.4532 was up 24.94% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.1631, 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 7,266 EGP
2021 Average 5,318 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 4,912 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,354.16 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.4693
0.9742
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 1.1227, compared to 1.2201 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0973 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1227
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2201

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.2555 EGP (High: 1.2728 / Low: 1.0172). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0369 EGP (High: 1.0499 / Low: 1.0130).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2555
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0369

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 0.0721 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0721

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 1.4281) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.9905), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4376 (+44.18%).

2022 Avg (December) 1.4281
2021 Avg (December) 0.9905

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0402 0.9824 1.0155
February 1.0499 1.0130 1.0327
March 1.2728 1.0172 1.1122
April 1.2685 1.1567 1.2307
May 1.2035 1.1257 1.1586
June 1.2200 1.1570 1.1866
July 1.1938 1.0982 1.1303
August 1.1824 1.1244 1.1469
September 1.1375 1.0806 1.1065
October 1.3161 1.0685 1.1133
November 1.4483 1.3158 1.3953
December 1.4532 1.3966 1.4281