YEARLY HIGH
0.0819 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.0647 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0714 LSL

2016 GYD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GYD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 0.0819. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 0.0647.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0172 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0790 to the December average rate of 0.0673, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0819 was up 5.90% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0773, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 409 LSL
2015 Average 310 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 323 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 85.79 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0802
0.0657
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 0.0747, compared to 0.0681 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0066 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0747
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0681

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0075 LSL (High: 0.0764 / Low: 0.0689). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 LSL (High: 0.0684 / Low: 0.0659).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0075
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

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 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0790) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0559), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0230 (+41.18%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0790
2015 Avg (January) 0.0559

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0819 0.0749 0.0790
February 0.0783 0.0739 0.0766
March 0.0766 0.0718 0.0745
April 0.0739 0.0691 0.0709
May 0.0764 0.0689 0.0742
June 0.0759 0.0697 0.0732
July 0.0721 0.0677 0.0700
August 0.0707 0.0648 0.0669
September 0.0708 0.0658 0.0685
October 0.0695 0.0660 0.0679
November 0.0702 0.0647 0.0680
December 0.0684 0.0659 0.0673