YEARLY HIGH
0.0504 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.0444 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0463 KGS

2016 LBP to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LBP to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.0504. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 0.0444.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0061 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0502 to the December average rate of 0.0459, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0504 was down 0.57% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0507, 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 252 KGS
2015 Average 214 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 222 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30.39 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0508
0.0440
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP to KGS 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 0.0473, compared to 0.0454 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0473
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0454

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0023 KGS (High: 0.0490 / Low: 0.0466). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 KGS (High: 0.0504 / Low: 0.0501).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0023
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0502) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0393), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0110 (+28.00%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0502
2015 Avg (January) 0.0393

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0504 0.0501 0.0502
February 0.0502 0.0487 0.0496
March 0.0490 0.0466 0.0479
April 0.0467 0.0452 0.0457
May 0.0456 0.0451 0.0453
June 0.0454 0.0446 0.0450
July 0.0450 0.0444 0.0446
August 0.0457 0.0451 0.0454
September 0.0458 0.0451 0.0455
October 0.0456 0.0450 0.0452
November 0.0458 0.0455 0.0457
December 0.0462 0.0457 0.0459