YEARLY HIGH
38.5457 LBP
YEARLY LOW
34.8749 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
35.9889 LBP

2016 GMD to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GMD to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 38.5457. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 34.8749.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6708 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.2364 to the December average rate of 35.2452, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 38.5457 was down 1.01% compared to the 2015 peak of 38.9371, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 192,729 LBP
2015 Average 183,378 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 174,374 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,354.09 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

38.5374
34.9459
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 36.6176, compared to 35.3602 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2574 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.6176
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.3602

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 3.3171 LBP (High: 38.5457 / Low: 35.2287). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2358 LBP (High: 35.5751 / Low: 35.3392).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.3171
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2358

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.8179 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8179

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 37.1843) against the same month in 2015 (average: 34.9898), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1946 (+6.27%).

2016 Avg (March) 37.1843
2015 Avg (March) 34.9898

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 38.5029 38.1111 38.2364
February 38.5270 38.0493 38.2381
March 38.5457 35.2287 37.1843
April 35.5713 35.2118 35.3664
May 35.4525 35.2111 35.3123
June 35.7124 35.1726 35.3680
July 35.5119 35.2496 35.3703
August 35.5639 35.1301 35.3860
September 35.5751 35.3392 35.4219
October 35.4859 35.2409 35.3684
November 35.6449 35.1093 35.3697
December 35.5916 34.8749 35.2452