2016 QAR to LBP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 QAR to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the QAR to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 416.2056. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 412.9624.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2432 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 414.7577 to the December average rate of 414.3775, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 416.2056 was up 0.01% compared to the 2015 peak of 416.1782, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 QAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
QAR to LBP 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 414.5189, compared to 414.5454 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0266 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 3.0626 LBP (High: 416.0251 / Low: 412.9624). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3162 LBP (High: 415.0839 / Low: 413.7677).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.4340 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 414.6177) against the same month in 2015 (average: 414.0712), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5465 (+0.13%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 415.9321 | 413.2667 | 414.7577 |
| February | 415.6624 | 413.0580 | 414.4494 |
| March | 414.9778 | 413.0176 | 414.2378 |
| April | 415.0839 | 413.7677 | 414.3575 |
| May | 415.3026 | 413.8728 | 414.6798 |
| June | 415.3863 | 413.2425 | 414.6309 |
| July | 416.2056 | 413.7993 | 414.6177 |
| August | 415.5474 | 414.1080 | 414.5692 |
| September | 415.1242 | 413.5914 | 414.4882 |
| October | 415.2176 | 413.2370 | 414.4085 |
| November | 415.5713 | 414.0345 | 414.8115 |
| December | 416.0251 | 412.9624 | 414.3775 |