YEARLY HIGH
404.1275 LBP
YEARLY LOW
400.6651 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
402.4258 LBP

2016 SAR to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SAR to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 404.1275. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 400.6651.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4624 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 402.5156 to the December average rate of 402.2341, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 404.1275 was up 0.10% compared to the 2015 peak of 403.7100, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,020,637 LBP
2015 Average 2,010,014 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 2,003,326 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,311.81 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

402.6774
402.1861
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 402.4151, compared to 402.4365 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0214 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 402.4151
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 402.4365

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 3.2415 LBP (High: 403.9066 / Low: 400.6651). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0884 LBP (High: 402.8936 / Low: 401.8052).

December Spread (Volatile) ±3.2415
April Spread (Stable) ±1.0884

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.4023 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 402.5462) against the same month in 2015 (average: 402.0421), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5041 (+0.13%).

2016 Avg (July) 402.5462
2015 Avg (July) 402.0421

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 403.7994 400.7938 402.5156
February 404.0021 401.0062 402.4378
March 402.9368 401.0022 402.2271
April 402.8936 401.8052 402.3182
May 403.1365 401.7321 402.5120
June 403.2025 401.1755 402.4802
July 404.1275 401.7859 402.5462
August 403.3776 402.0580 402.4971
September 403.0126 401.4347 402.3804
October 403.1092 401.0885 402.3247
November 403.4389 400.8040 402.6364
December 403.9066 400.6651 402.2341