2016 GMD to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2541 LRD

YEARLY LOW

1.9761 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1277 LRD

2016 GMD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GMD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 2.2541. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 1.9761.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2780 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1663 to the December average rate of 2.1479, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.2541 was down 0.71% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.2703, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,271 LRD

2015 Average 10,447 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 9,880 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,390.25 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.1767

2.0517

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to LRD 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 2.1157, compared to 2.1397 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0240 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1157

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1397

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.1838 LRD (High: 2.1599 / Low: 1.9761). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0123 LRD (High: 2.1244 / Low: 2.1122).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1838

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0123

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0546 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0546

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 2.1663) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.1304), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0359 (+1.68%).

2016 Avg (January) 2.1663

2015 Avg (January) 2.1304

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.2541	2.1355	2.1663
February	2.1617	2.1199	2.1415
March	2.1599	1.9761	2.0870
April	2.1351	1.9773	2.0622
May	2.1244	2.1122	2.1168
June	2.1378	2.1118	2.1203
July	2.1300	2.1081	2.1157
August	2.2308	2.1061	2.1520
September	2.1605	2.1383	2.1471
October	2.1629	2.1089	2.1438
November	2.1445	2.1081	2.1319
December	2.1907	2.0984	2.1479