YEARLY HIGH
198.5304 LBP
YEARLY LOW
187.9442 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
193.1710 LBP

2017 SBD to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SBD to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 198.5304. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 187.9442.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.5861 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 191.9145 to the December average rate of 194.9666, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 198.5304 was up 2.13% compared to the 2016 peak of 194.3929, 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 992,652 LBP
2016 Average 953,923 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 939,721 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52,930.70 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

195.3358
190.9054
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 192.5320, compared to 193.8101 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2781 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 192.5320
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 193.8101

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 7.0823 LBP (High: 198.5304 / Low: 191.4481). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4805 LBP (High: 194.9171 / Low: 192.4365).

August Spread (Volatile) ±7.0823
March Spread (Stable) ±2.4805

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.4956 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4956

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 194.5279) against the same month in 2016 (average: 192.9090), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6189 (+0.84%).

2017 Avg (August) 194.5279
2016 Avg (August) 192.9090

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 194.0655 187.9442 191.9145
February 196.7351 192.6216 193.8798
March 194.9171 192.4365 193.6361
April 194.9560 191.4169 192.9913
May 193.1684 189.0053 191.4956
June 194.8125 189.6814 191.2746
July 194.3762 190.7792 192.2540
August 198.5304 191.4481 194.5279
September 196.8504 192.4930 194.3714
October 195.6323 191.8875 193.4701
November 196.0139 189.5728 193.2707
December 196.4501 193.3274 194.9666