2016 GMD to LBP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GMD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |