YEARLY HIGH
221.1946 LBP
YEARLY LOW
216.8997 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
218.8085 LBP

2016 BOB to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BOB to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 21, valuing the pair at 221.1946. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 8, dropping to 216.8997.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2950 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 218.6492 to the December average rate of 218.0045, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 221.1946 was up 0.73% compared to the 2015 peak of 219.5993, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,105,973 LBP
2015 Average 1,091,938 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 1,084,498 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,474.81 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

220.8787
217.7432
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 219.2756, compared to 218.3415 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9341 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 219.2756
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 218.3415

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 2.9666 LBP (High: 221.1395 / Low: 218.1729). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9792 LBP (High: 219.6231 / Low: 218.6439).

April Spread (Volatile) ±2.9666
June Spread (Stable) ±0.9792

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 1.2235 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2235

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 220.6174) against the same month in 2015 (average: 217.9421), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6753 (+1.23%).

2016 Avg (March) 220.6174
2015 Avg (March) 217.9421

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 219.4182 217.8387 218.6492
February 219.9956 218.0583 218.9392
March 221.1946 219.8810 220.6174
April 221.1395 218.1729 219.3939
May 219.4864 217.6984 218.8965
June 219.6231 218.6439 219.1573
July 219.9430 218.0121 219.0228
August 218.9014 217.4052 218.1921
September 218.8042 217.8010 218.2054
October 218.7860 217.7877 218.2484
November 218.8502 217.4246 218.3758
December 218.7138 216.8997 218.0045