YEARLY HIGH
11.8262 LSL
YEARLY LOW
9.8429 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.9236 LSL

2016 AUD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AUD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 11.8262. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 9.8429.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9834 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.4240 to the December average rate of 10.1724, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 11.8262 was up 3.56% compared to the 2015 peak of 11.4201, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 59,131 LSL
2015 Average 47,902 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 49,214 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,916.85 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

11.6759
10.0357
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD to LSL 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 11.2944, compared to 10.5527 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7417 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.2944
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.5527

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.6822 LSL (High: 10.9274 / Low: 10.2452). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3716 LSL (High: 11.3420 / Low: 10.9705).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.6822
June Spread (Stable) ±0.3716

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.3503 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3503

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 11.5393) against the same month in 2015 (average: 9.3347), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2045 (+23.62%).

2016 Avg (March) 11.5393
2015 Avg (March) 9.3347

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.6586 11.1626 11.4240
February 11.5138 10.9762 11.2638
March 11.8262 11.2678 11.5393
April 11.4611 10.8222 11.1926
May 11.3758 10.7970 11.1788
June 11.3420 10.9705 11.1682
July 11.0789 10.5731 10.8422
August 10.9274 10.2452 10.4920
September 11.0017 10.3709 10.6802
October 10.8878 10.3021 10.6167
November 10.9025 10.2965 10.5128
December 10.4287 9.8429 10.1724