2016 LBP to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4138 SOS

YEARLY LOW

0.3672 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3932 SOS

2016 LBP to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LBP to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.4138. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 0.3672.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0466 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4098 to the December average rate of 0.3797, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4138 was down 13.70% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4795, 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 2,069 SOS

2015 Average 2,235 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 1,836 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 233.17 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4128

0.3767

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP to SOS 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 0.4026, compared to 0.3839 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0187 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4026

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3839

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0182 SOS (High: 0.3854 / Low: 0.3672). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 SOS (High: 0.3886 / Low: 0.3848).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0182

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0107 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0107

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.4098) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4733), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0635 (-13.41%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.4098

2015 Avg (January) 0.4733

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4138	0.4052	0.4098
February	0.4095	0.4042	0.4061
March	0.4076	0.4033	0.4059
April	0.4080	0.3995	0.4043
May	0.4064	0.3916	0.4001
June	0.3975	0.3831	0.3895
July	0.3905	0.3796	0.3857
August	0.3893	0.3824	0.3858
September	0.3886	0.3848	0.3866
October	0.3900	0.3806	0.3853
November	0.3854	0.3672	0.3802
December	0.3854	0.3688	0.3797