2016 LBP to SLL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 LBP to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the LBP to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 3.7492. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 24, dropping to 2.6013.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1478 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7468 to the December average rate of 3.6654, the exchange rate registered a net change of 33.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.7492 was up 25.73% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.9819, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LBP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
LBP to SLL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2.6916, compared to 3.6940 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0024 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.8557 SLL (High: 3.4606 / Low: 2.6048). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0201 SLL (High: 2.6214 / Low: 2.6013).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0527 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2016: 3.7318) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.4835), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2483 (+50.26%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2.7903 | 2.7235 | 2.7468 |
| February | 2.7313 | 2.6963 | 2.7142 |
| March | 2.7040 | 2.6486 | 2.6818 |
| April | 2.6511 | 2.6116 | 2.6291 |
| May | 2.6214 | 2.6013 | 2.6142 |
| June | 3.4606 | 2.6048 | 2.7637 |
| July | 3.6780 | 3.6353 | 3.6555 |
| August | 3.7282 | 3.6375 | 3.6824 |
| September | 3.7492 | 3.6837 | 3.7318 |
| October | 3.7443 | 3.7021 | 3.7251 |
| November | 3.7211 | 3.6847 | 3.7038 |
| December | 3.6910 | 3.6250 | 3.6654 |