YEARLY HIGH
0.0464 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.0372 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0456 KGS

2017 LBP to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LBP to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 20, valuing the pair at 0.0464. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 0.0372.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0093 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0460 to the December average rate of 0.0459, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0464 was down 7.99% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0504, 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 232 KGS
2016 Average 232 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 186 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46.28 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0461
0.0448
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 0.0456, compared to 0.0456 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0456
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0456

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0090 KGS (High: 0.0461 / Low: 0.0372). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 KGS (High: 0.0452 / Low: 0.0447).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0090
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 0.0460) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0446), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0014 (+3.12%).

2017 Avg (July) 0.0460
2016 Avg (July) 0.0446

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0463 0.0457 0.0460
February 0.0463 0.0454 0.0459
March 0.0464 0.0453 0.0459
April 0.0456 0.0445 0.0451
May 0.0452 0.0447 0.0449
June 0.0459 0.0450 0.0455
July 0.0464 0.0454 0.0460
August 0.0461 0.0372 0.0452
September 0.0456 0.0450 0.0454
October 0.0455 0.0449 0.0453
November 0.0463 0.0451 0.0458
December 0.0463 0.0457 0.0459