YEARLY HIGH
0.3707 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.2879 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3201 LSL

2016 DOP to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the DOP to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.3707. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 0.2879.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0828 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3574 to the December average rate of 0.2983, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3707 was up 5.92% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3499, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,853 LSL
2015 Average 1,420 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 1,439 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 413.90 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3633
0.2923
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 0.3368, compared to 0.3033 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0335 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3368
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3033

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0335 LSL (High: 0.3439 / Low: 0.3104). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0120 LSL (High: 0.3039 / Low: 0.2919).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0335
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0120

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0175 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0175

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.3574) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2600), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0974 (+37.45%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.3574
2015 Avg (January) 0.2600

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3707 0.3390 0.3574
February 0.3537 0.3339 0.3463
March 0.3458 0.3246 0.3364
April 0.3325 0.3105 0.3189
May 0.3439 0.3104 0.3338
June 0.3409 0.3139 0.3284
July 0.3214 0.3026 0.3132
August 0.3153 0.2904 0.2993
September 0.3157 0.2929 0.3056
October 0.3094 0.2939 0.3019
November 0.3113 0.2879 0.3016
December 0.3039 0.2919 0.2983