2016 SDG to LBP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 SDG to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the SDG to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 31, valuing the pair at 249.2186. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 8, dropping to 230.8990.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.3196 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 246.8967 to the December average rate of 232.3642, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 249.2186 was down 6.35% compared to the 2015 peak of 266.1051, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SDG based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
SDG 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 247.5330, compared to 242.4163 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.1167 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was October, with a trading range of 14.2453 LBP (High: 248.4865 / Low: 234.2412). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9027 LBP (High: 248.5527 / Low: 247.6500).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 10.1295 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 248.2772) against the same month in 2015 (average: 252.2761), the exchange rate shifted by -3.9989 (-1.59%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 248.0209 | 244.6847 | 246.8967 |
| February | 248.4715 | 246.7941 | 247.4415 |
| March | 248.1862 | 247.0131 | 247.4870 |
| April | 247.9809 | 246.8533 | 247.3837 |
| May | 248.4468 | 247.1636 | 247.8819 |
| June | 248.5527 | 247.6500 | 248.1071 |
| July | 249.2186 | 247.8106 | 248.2772 |
| August | 249.0878 | 247.4736 | 248.3257 |
| September | 248.7925 | 246.0266 | 247.9387 |
| October | 248.4865 | 234.2412 | 243.8609 |
| November | 237.5316 | 232.0001 | 233.7314 |
| December | 232.9373 | 230.8990 | 232.3642 |