2017 GMD to LBP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 GMD to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the GMD to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 35.4771. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 31.6657.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8114 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.6288 to the December average rate of 31.8975, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 35.4771 was down 7.96% compared to the 2016 peak of 38.5457, 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 2017.
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 33.5504, compared to 32.3668 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1835 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 1.4586 LBP (High: 35.4771 / Low: 34.0185). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3683 LBP (High: 33.5753 / Low: 33.2070).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.6674 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 34.6288) against the same month in 2016 (average: 38.2364), the exchange rate shifted by -3.6076 (-9.43%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35.4771 | 34.0185 | 34.6288 |
| February | 34.6475 | 33.6463 | 34.1610 |
| March | 33.9697 | 33.2749 | 33.6388 |
| April | 33.5753 | 33.2070 | 33.3762 |
| May | 33.1760 | 32.5778 | 32.7265 |
| June | 33.1161 | 32.4513 | 32.7710 |
| July | 32.7991 | 32.2891 | 32.6892 |
| August | 33.2776 | 32.4219 | 32.8055 |
| September | 33.1349 | 32.6184 | 32.7732 |
| October | 32.7625 | 31.7006 | 32.1058 |
| November | 32.3284 | 31.7279 | 31.9299 |
| December | 32.1583 | 31.6657 | 31.8975 |