YEARLY HIGH
0.0303 LVL
YEARLY LOW
0.0281 LVL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0290 LVL

2016 ETB to LVL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ETB to LVL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.0303. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 0.0281.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0022 LVL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0300 to the December average rate of 0.0298, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0303 was down 7.57% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0328, 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 152 LVL
2015 Average 153 LVL
Yearly Trough Low 140 LVL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.14 LVL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0302
0.0281
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to LVL 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 0.0291, compared to 0.0288 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0291
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0288

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0016 LVL (High: 0.0298 / Low: 0.0281). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 LVL (High: 0.0284 / Low: 0.0281).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0298) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0303), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-1.56%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0298
2015 Avg (December) 0.0303

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0303 0.0297 0.0300
February 0.0300 0.0292 0.0295
March 0.0299 0.0288 0.0294
April 0.0289 0.0285 0.0288
May 0.0289 0.0284 0.0287
June 0.0290 0.0284 0.0286
July 0.0291 0.0284 0.0287
August 0.0286 0.0281 0.0283
September 0.0284 0.0281 0.0283
October 0.0288 0.0281 0.0284
November 0.0298 0.0281 0.0290
December 0.0303 0.0293 0.0298