YEARLY HIGH
1.0304 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.8597 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9415 LSL

2021 EGP to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the EGP to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 1.0304. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 0.8597.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1707 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9598 to the December average rate of 1.0097, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.0304 was down 14.74% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.2086, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,152 LSL
2020 Average 5,204 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 4,299 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 853.39 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.0223
0.8712
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to LSL 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 0.9267, compared to 0.9564 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0297 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9267
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9564

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0805 LSL (High: 1.0304 / Low: 0.9499). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0363 LSL (High: 0.9609 / Low: 0.9246).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0805
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0363

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0341 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0341

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 0.9862) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.9933), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0071 (-0.71%).

2021 Avg (November) 0.9862
2020 Avg (November) 0.9933

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9888 0.9262 0.9598
February 0.9609 0.9246 0.9430
March 0.9872 0.9354 0.9548
April 0.9427 0.9060 0.9207
May 0.9252 0.8767 0.8978
June 0.9127 0.8597 0.8838
July 0.9481 0.9073 0.9245
August 0.9747 0.9195 0.9431
September 0.9650 0.8969 0.9280
October 0.9660 0.9204 0.9467
November 1.0304 0.9499 0.9862
December 1.0295 0.9883 1.0097