YEARLY HIGH
188.8741 LBP
YEARLY LOW
168.6141 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
179.8082 LBP

2016 NOK to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NOK to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 188.8741. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 168.6141.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.2601 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 171.4413 to the December average rate of 176.0476, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 188.8741 was down 8.36% compared to the 2015 peak of 206.0959, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NOK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 944,371 LBP
2015 Average 936,799 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 843,070 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 101,300.47 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

186.2217
170.0977
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to LBP 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 178.9282, compared to 180.6882 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7600 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 178.9282
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 180.6882

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 9.7372 LBP (High: 186.0560 / Low: 176.3189). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2576 LBP (High: 176.7970 / Low: 173.5394).

June Spread (Volatile) ±9.7372
February Spread (Stable) ±3.2576

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 5.4879 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.4879

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 184.8780) against the same month in 2015 (average: 182.4551), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4230 (+1.33%).

2016 Avg (October) 184.8780
2015 Avg (October) 182.4551

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 175.0127 168.6141 171.4413
February 176.7970 173.5394 175.3884
March 181.9430 174.1624 178.1759
April 187.2394 181.1248 183.3994
May 187.9348 180.4515 183.3050
June 186.0560 176.3189 181.8595
July 181.6790 176.2323 178.3165
August 184.7566 177.4191 181.7688
September 188.4273 181.0489 183.7284
October 188.8741 182.1960 184.8780
November 184.9803 175.4242 179.3901
December 180.4466 172.8453 176.0476