YEARLY HIGH
0.0801 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.0662 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0721 JPY

2016 LBP to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LBP to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 0.0801. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 0.0662.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0138 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0784 to the December average rate of 0.0769, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0801 was down 3.90% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0833, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 400 JPY
2015 Average 401 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 331 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 69.21 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0796
0.0660
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP to JPY 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 0.0740, compared to 0.0702 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0038 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0740
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0702

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0074 JPY (High: 0.0756 / Low: 0.0683). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 JPY (High: 0.0756 / Low: 0.0739).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0074
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0784) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0783), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.16%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0784
2015 Avg (January) 0.0783

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0801 0.0774 0.0784
February 0.0800 0.0743 0.0759
March 0.0756 0.0739 0.0749
April 0.0742 0.0706 0.0727
May 0.0734 0.0705 0.0721
June 0.0728 0.0677 0.0698
July 0.0710 0.0666 0.0688
August 0.0684 0.0662 0.0671
September 0.0689 0.0665 0.0676
October 0.0697 0.0671 0.0687
November 0.0756 0.0683 0.0718
December 0.0782 0.0752 0.0769