YEARLY HIGH
22.5442 LBP
YEARLY LOW
19.8274 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.6109 LBP

2016 KGS to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KGS to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 22.5442. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 19.8274.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7168 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.9013 to the December average rate of 21.7878, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 22.5442 was down 13.06% compared to the 2015 peak of 25.9313, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 112,721 LBP
2015 Average 117,792 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 99,137 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,584.00 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

22.6835
19.6484
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 21.1899, compared to 22.0318 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8418 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.1899
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.0318

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 1.0244 LBP (High: 21.4490 / Low: 20.4246). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1308 LBP (High: 19.9583 / Low: 19.8274).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.0244
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1308

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.4279 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4279

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 22.4306) against the same month in 2015 (average: 24.2615), the exchange rate shifted by -1.8309 (-7.55%).

2016 Avg (July) 22.4306
2015 Avg (July) 24.2615

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.9583 19.8274 19.9013
February 20.5356 19.9305 20.1687
March 21.4490 20.4246 20.8736
April 22.1067 21.4005 21.8673
May 22.1831 21.9489 22.0891
June 22.4091 22.0089 22.2396
July 22.5442 22.2149 22.4306
August 22.1804 21.8953 22.0027
September 22.1953 21.8149 21.9589
October 22.2352 21.9347 22.1052
November 21.9866 21.8234 21.9055
December 21.8777 21.6674 21.7878