YEARLY HIGH
71.4454 LBP
YEARLY LOW
66.9011 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
69.1460 LBP

2016 ETB to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ETB to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 71.4454. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 66.9011.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.5443 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 71.0921 to the December average rate of 67.3749, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 71.4454 was down 4.60% compared to the 2015 peak of 74.8921, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 357,227 LBP
2015 Average 364,555 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 334,506 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,721.28 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

71.4638
67.0031
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 70.2087, compared to 68.0833 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.1255 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 70.2087
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 68.0833

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.9312 LBP (High: 69.9867 / Low: 69.0555). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3913 LBP (High: 70.1834 / Low: 69.7921).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.9312
April Spread (Stable) ±0.3913

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.5459 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5459

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 71.0921) against the same month in 2015 (average: 74.6602), the exchange rate shifted by -3.5681 (-4.78%).

2016 Avg (January) 71.0921
2015 Avg (January) 74.6602

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 71.4454 70.7593 71.0921
February 71.2302 70.5160 70.7995
March 70.7911 70.1232 70.5337
April 70.1834 69.7921 69.9877
May 69.9867 69.0555 69.6201
June 69.4938 68.9112 69.2193
July 69.1475 68.4071 68.7733
August 68.6812 68.1436 68.4122
September 68.4960 67.9924 68.2780
October 68.2164 67.7827 67.9850
November 67.9372 67.3184 67.6762
December 67.8038 66.9011 67.3749