YEARLY HIGH
0.0316 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0282 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0304 GMD

2017 LBP to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LBP to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.0316. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0282.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0034 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0289 to the December average rate of 0.0314, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0316 was up 10.13% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0287, 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 158 GMD
2016 Average 139 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 141 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.96 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0316
0.0286
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 0.0298, compared to 0.0309 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0298
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0309

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0012 GMD (High: 0.0294 / Low: 0.0282). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 GMD (High: 0.0301 / Low: 0.0298).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.0314) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0284), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0030 (+10.50%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.0314
2016 Avg (December) 0.0284

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0294 0.0282 0.0289
February 0.0297 0.0289 0.0293
March 0.0301 0.0294 0.0297
April 0.0301 0.0298 0.0300
May 0.0307 0.0301 0.0306
June 0.0308 0.0302 0.0305
July 0.0310 0.0305 0.0306
August 0.0308 0.0301 0.0305
September 0.0307 0.0302 0.0305
October 0.0315 0.0305 0.0312
November 0.0315 0.0309 0.0313
December 0.0316 0.0311 0.0314