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