YEARLY HIGH
4.5951 LTL
YEARLY LOW
3.7247 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1807 LTL

2016 FKP to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the FKP to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 4.5951. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 12, dropping to 3.7247.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8704 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4806 to the December average rate of 4.0880, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.5951 was down 5.76% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.8760, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22,975 LTL
2015 Average 23,107 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 18,623 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,352.12 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.5486
3.7326
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 4.3803, compared to 3.9811 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3992 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3803
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.9811

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.4390 LTL (High: 4.5175 / Low: 4.0785). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0881 LTL (High: 4.1315 / Low: 4.0434).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.4390
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0881

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2646 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2646

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 4.4806) against the same month in 2015 (average: 4.4578), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0228 (+0.51%).

2016 Avg (January) 4.4806
2015 Avg (January) 4.4578

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.5951 4.4006 4.4806
February 4.5142 4.2957 4.3900
March 4.4357 4.2897 4.3708
April 4.4185 4.2448 4.3255
May 4.4725 4.3394 4.3933
June 4.5175 4.0785 4.3213
July 4.1101 3.9729 4.0566
August 4.0919 3.9545 3.9976
September 4.0783 3.9278 3.9986
October 3.9403 3.7247 3.8006
November 4.0768 3.7852 3.9450
December 4.1315 4.0434 4.0880