YEARLY HIGH
887.4912 LBP
YEARLY LOW
801.1615 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
854.1335 LBP

2016 BAM to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BAM to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 887.4912. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 801.1615.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 86.3297 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 839.1898 to the December average rate of 812.6446, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 887.4912 was down 5.05% compared to the 2015 peak of 934.6494, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,437,456 LBP
2015 Average 4,279,520 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 4,005,807 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 431,648.74 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

880.8879
806.4406
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to LBP 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 861.6031, compared to 846.6639 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 14.9392 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 861.6031
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 846.6639

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 44.3847 LBP (High: 859.4688 / Low: 815.0841). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.4971 LBP (High: 867.5084 / Low: 860.0114).

November Spread (Volatile) ±44.3847
September Spread (Stable) ±7.4971

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 20.5073 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -20.5073

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 872.1646) against the same month in 2015 (average: 860.5253), the exchange rate shifted by +11.6393 (+1.35%).

2016 Avg (May) 872.1646
2015 Avg (May) 860.5253

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 843.5047 833.9340 839.1898
February 872.3797 840.0183 856.9767
March 876.0429 838.8788 858.8498
April 882.7336 866.1406 874.6839
May 887.4912 858.8075 872.1646
June 879.7448 850.5510 867.7539
July 862.1740 846.8805 854.1605
August 875.7223 855.3764 864.2860
September 867.5084 860.0114 864.5234
October 866.5124 839.7042 851.2170
November 859.4688 815.0841 833.1519
December 829.3087 801.1615 812.6446