YEARLY HIGH
0.2438 MRO
YEARLY LOW
0.2326 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2385 MRO

2017 LBP to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LBP to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 1, valuing the pair at 0.2438. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 0.2326.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0112 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2378 to the December average rate of 0.2344, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2438 was up 2.20% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2386, 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 1,219 MRO
2016 Average 1,163 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 1,163 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 56.22 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2429
0.2336
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP to MRO 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 0.2385, compared to 0.2386 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2385
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2386

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0100 MRO (High: 0.2427 / Low: 0.2327). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 MRO (High: 0.2400 / Low: 0.2378).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0100
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 0.0044 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.2421) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2358), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0063 (+2.69%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.2421
2016 Avg (September) 0.2358

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2403 0.2362 0.2378
February 0.2393 0.2363 0.2380
March 0.2396 0.2374 0.2387
April 0.2394 0.2366 0.2386
May 0.2398 0.2370 0.2386
June 0.2400 0.2378 0.2391
July 0.2416 0.2385 0.2403
August 0.2432 0.2387 0.2414
September 0.2438 0.2397 0.2421
October 0.2427 0.2327 0.2390
November 0.2358 0.2326 0.2345
December 0.2362 0.2326 0.2344