YEARLY HIGH
0.0549 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.0464 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0490 LTL

2016 HTG to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HTG to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.0549. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 0.0464.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0085 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0536 to the December average rate of 0.0492, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0549 was down 15.49% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0650, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 274 LTL
2015 Average 299 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 232 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42.46 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0543
0.0462
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.0500, compared to 0.0481 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0500
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0481

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0028 LTL (High: 0.0505 / Low: 0.0476). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 LTL (High: 0.0489 / Low: 0.0483).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0536) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0632), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0095 (-15.10%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0536
2015 Avg (January) 0.0632

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0549 0.0522 0.0536
February 0.0524 0.0502 0.0508
March 0.0506 0.0486 0.0495
April 0.0489 0.0483 0.0487
May 0.0488 0.0483 0.0486
June 0.0493 0.0480 0.0485
July 0.0490 0.0484 0.0487
August 0.0484 0.0469 0.0477
September 0.0472 0.0464 0.0468
October 0.0480 0.0466 0.0474
November 0.0505 0.0476 0.0488
December 0.0497 0.0487 0.0492