YEARLY HIGH
8.8336 EGP
YEARLY LOW
7.3958 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.1111 EGP

2026 LYD to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LYD to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 8.8336. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 7.3958.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4378 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.3092 to the December average rate of 8.1565, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 8.8336 was down 16.57% compared to the 2025 peak of 10.5885, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LYD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 44,168 EGP
2025 Average 46,657 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 36,979 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,188.93 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

8.4226
7.3846
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

LYD 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 8.1111, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.1111 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.1111
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 1.4378 EGP (High: 8.8336 / Low: 7.3958). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1422 EGP (High: 8.2532 / Low: 8.1111).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.4378
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1422

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 0.8380 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8380

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 8.3092) against the same month in 2025 (average: 10.2348), the exchange rate shifted by -1.9256 (-18.81%).

2026 Avg (January) 8.3092
2025 Avg (January) 10.2348

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.8336 7.3958 8.3092
February 7.6041 7.3977 7.4711
March 8.5137 7.5703 8.1324
April 8.5581 8.1875 8.3361
May 8.4472 8.2185 8.2614
June 8.2532 8.1111 8.1565