YEARLY HIGH
194.3929 LBP
YEARLY LOW
183.4703 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
190.7686 LBP

2016 SBD to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SBD to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 194.3929. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 183.4703.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.9226 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 185.4896 to the December average rate of 191.2282, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 194.3929 was down 3.34% compared to the 2015 peak of 201.1012, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 971,965 LBP
2015 Average 959,690 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 917,352 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54,612.91 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

194.4081
184.6788
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 189.6286, compared to 191.9085 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.2800 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 189.6286
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 191.9085

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 6.4623 LBP (High: 191.8052 / Low: 185.3429). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1979 LBP (High: 194.3929 / Low: 193.1950).

March Spread (Volatile) ±6.4623
May Spread (Stable) ±1.1979

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 2.0672 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0672

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 193.5973) against the same month in 2015 (average: 195.3073), the exchange rate shifted by -1.7100 (-0.88%).

2016 Avg (May) 193.5973
2015 Avg (May) 195.3073

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 187.4876 183.4703 185.4896
February 186.7799 184.9593 185.7652
March 191.8052 185.3429 189.2611
April 193.4628 188.2887 190.2543
May 194.3929 193.1950 193.5973
June 193.8780 190.2639 193.4040
July 192.5343 190.1747 191.3368
August 194.1590 191.8695 192.9090
September 194.1811 191.0448 192.5508
October 193.3921 190.9154 192.4375
November 193.1465 188.6945 190.9889
December 194.3460 188.7194 191.2282