YEARLY HIGH
0.6055 KPW
YEARLY LOW
0.5892 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5965 KPW

2017 LBP to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LBP to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 20, valuing the pair at 0.6055. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 0.5892.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0164 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5969 to the December average rate of 0.5937, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6055 was up 1.17% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5985, 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 3,028 KPW
2016 Average 2,981 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 2,946 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 81.79 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5987
0.5933
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP to KPW 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 0.5970, compared to 0.5960 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5970
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5960

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0108 KPW (High: 0.6021 / Low: 0.5914). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0057 KPW (High: 0.5991 / Low: 0.5934).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0108
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0057

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 0.5982) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5961), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0021 (+0.35%).

2017 Avg (July) 0.5982
2016 Avg (July) 0.5961

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6031 0.5926 0.5969
February 0.6000 0.5895 0.5966
March 0.6025 0.5942 0.5982
April 0.5985 0.5928 0.5964
May 0.5991 0.5934 0.5966
June 0.6009 0.5927 0.5973
July 0.6055 0.5958 0.5982
August 0.6021 0.5914 0.5976
September 0.5984 0.5911 0.5964
October 0.5982 0.5892 0.5956
November 0.5982 0.5892 0.5948
December 0.5981 0.5892 0.5937