YEARLY HIGH
0.1490 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.1366 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1414 LTL

2016 ETB to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ETB to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.1490. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 0.1366.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0124 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1464 to the December average rate of 0.1463, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1490 was down 1.14% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1507, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 745 LTL
2015 Average 731 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 683 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 61.76 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1473
0.1367
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to LTL 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 0.1422, compared to 0.1406 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1422
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1406

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0083 LTL (High: 0.1462 / Low: 0.1379). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 LTL (High: 0.1400 / Low: 0.1392).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0083
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.1463) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1472), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0008 (-0.58%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.1463
2015 Avg (December) 0.1472

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1474 0.1451 0.1464
February 0.1462 0.1422 0.1439
March 0.1458 0.1406 0.1433
April 0.1408 0.1394 0.1403
May 0.1400 0.1392 0.1396
June 0.1413 0.1384 0.1395
July 0.1409 0.1393 0.1405
August 0.1400 0.1370 0.1384
September 0.1384 0.1366 0.1376
October 0.1405 0.1368 0.1387
November 0.1462 0.1379 0.1420
December 0.1490 0.1437 0.1463