YEARLY HIGH
1527.5187 LBP
YEARLY LOW
1486.1067 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1508.7940 LBP

2017 BMD to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BMD to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 1527.5187. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 20, dropping to 1486.1067.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 41.4119 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1507.7495 to the December average rate of 1515.9341, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1527.5187 was up 0.78% compared to the 2016 peak of 1515.6833, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,637,593 LBP
2016 Average 7,547,048 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 7,430,534 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 207,059.69 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1517.0787
1503.3435
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 1507.6106, compared to 1509.9775 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.3669 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1507.6106
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1509.9775

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 27.3343 LBP (High: 1521.9843 / Low: 1494.6500). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 14.7000 LBP (High: 1516.8000 / Low: 1502.1000).

August Spread (Volatile) ±27.3343
May Spread (Stable) ±14.7000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 3.9753 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.9753

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 1511.1289) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1509.0610), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0679 (+0.14%).

2017 Avg (October) 1511.1289
2016 Avg (October) 1509.0610

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1518.7726 1492.1842 1507.7495
February 1526.8065 1500.2000 1508.7022
March 1514.8500 1493.8684 1504.7269
April 1518.4688 1503.5874 1509.0878
May 1516.8000 1502.1000 1508.6510
June 1518.3726 1497.9500 1506.7460
July 1510.4000 1486.1067 1504.4881
August 1521.9843 1494.6500 1506.0759
September 1522.5500 1504.0124 1509.0575
October 1527.5187 1504.5249 1511.1289
November 1527.5187 1504.5249 1513.1804
December 1527.5187 1504.6874 1515.9341