YEARLY HIGH
0.0628 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.0555 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0592 LRD

2016 LBP to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LBP to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 20, valuing the pair at 0.0628. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.0555.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0073 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0567 to the December average rate of 0.0609, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0628 was up 3.57% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0606, 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 314 LRD
2015 Average 285 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 278 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36.49 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0614
0.0555
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP to LRD 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 0.0578, compared to 0.0605 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0578
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0605

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0040 LRD (High: 0.0600 / Low: 0.0561). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 LRD (High: 0.0601 / Low: 0.0599).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0040
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.0608) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0576), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0032 (+5.62%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.0608
2015 Avg (August) 0.0576

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0590 0.0559 0.0567
February 0.0563 0.0555 0.0560
March 0.0563 0.0560 0.0561
April 0.0600 0.0561 0.0583
May 0.0601 0.0599 0.0599
June 0.0601 0.0598 0.0599
July 0.0600 0.0595 0.0598
August 0.0628 0.0597 0.0608
September 0.0610 0.0604 0.0606
October 0.0611 0.0598 0.0606
November 0.0608 0.0597 0.0603
December 0.0621 0.0601 0.0609