YEARLY HIGH
1515.6833 LBP
YEARLY LOW
1503.6374 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1509.4092 LBP

2016 BMD to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BMD to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 1515.6833. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 1503.6374.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.0459 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1510.3607 to the December average rate of 1508.9696, 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 1515.6833 was up 0.01% compared to the 2015 peak of 1515.4667, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,578,417 LBP
2015 Average 7,540,023 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 7,518,187 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 60,229.45 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1510.6375
1508.2712
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 1509.3236, compared to 1509.4948 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1712 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1509.3236
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1509.4948

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 11.2346 LBP (High: 1514.8721 / Low: 1503.6374). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.4050 LBP (High: 1513.1717 / Low: 1508.7667).

December Spread (Volatile) ±11.2346
November Spread (Stable) ±4.4050

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 1.4707 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4707

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 1509.7733) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1507.8226), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9507 (+0.13%).

2016 Avg (July) 1509.7733
2015 Avg (July) 1507.8226

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1514.6900 1504.8733 1510.3607
February 1513.2750 1503.8417 1509.1934
March 1511.1000 1504.3550 1508.4684
April 1511.2467 1506.7683 1508.7424
May 1512.0133 1506.6450 1509.7010
June 1512.2733 1504.9517 1509.4756
July 1515.6833 1506.8350 1509.7733
August 1512.7350 1507.8833 1509.4488
September 1511.6000 1506.1725 1509.2757
October 1511.9083 1504.9433 1509.0610
November 1513.1717 1508.7667 1510.4403
December 1514.8721 1503.6374 1508.9696