YEARLY HIGH
887.7367 LBP
YEARLY LOW
801.3752 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
854.2694 LBP

2016 BGN to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BGN to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 887.7367. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 801.3752.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 86.3615 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 839.0692 to the December average rate of 812.9841, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 887.7367 was down 5.20% compared to the 2015 peak of 936.4797, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,438,684 LBP
2015 Average 4,279,933 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 4,006,876 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 431,807.59 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

880.7931
806.8196
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 861.5470, compared to 846.9918 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 14.5552 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 861.5470
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 846.9918

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 43.0310 LBP (High: 858.7265 / Low: 815.6955). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.2793 LBP (High: 868.2324 / Low: 860.9531).

November Spread (Volatile) ±43.0310
September Spread (Stable) ±7.2793

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 20.4436 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -20.4436

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 872.0342) against the same month in 2015 (average: 860.5448), the exchange rate shifted by +11.4894 (+1.34%).

2016 Avg (May) 872.0342
2015 Avg (May) 860.5448

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 843.8620 833.5367 839.0692
February 872.4161 840.2119 856.8557
March 876.2572 838.9525 858.9183
April 882.4085 866.4077 874.6287
May 887.7367 859.1262 872.0342
June 879.4460 849.6443 867.7757
July 861.7335 847.8239 854.5426
August 875.5698 855.6813 864.7904
September 868.2324 860.9531 864.8447
October 865.8295 840.1605 851.3614
November 858.7265 815.6955 833.4277
December 827.6697 801.3752 812.9841