YEARLY HIGH
0.0287 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0259 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0278 GMD

2016 LBP to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LBP to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 0.0287. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 0.0259.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0027 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0262 to the December average rate of 0.0284, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0287 was down 1.15% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0290, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 143 GMD
2015 Average 137 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 130 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.65 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0286
0.0259
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP to GMD 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 0.0273, compared to 0.0283 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0273
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0283

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0024 GMD (High: 0.0284 / Low: 0.0259). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 GMD (High: 0.0283 / Low: 0.0281).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0284) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0262), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0022 (+8.23%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0284
2015 Avg (December) 0.0262

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0262 0.0260 0.0262
February 0.0263 0.0260 0.0262
March 0.0284 0.0259 0.0269
April 0.0284 0.0281 0.0283
May 0.0284 0.0282 0.0283
June 0.0284 0.0280 0.0283
July 0.0284 0.0282 0.0283
August 0.0285 0.0281 0.0283
September 0.0283 0.0281 0.0282
October 0.0284 0.0282 0.0283
November 0.0285 0.0281 0.0283
December 0.0287 0.0281 0.0284