YEARLY HIGH
1.3853 LRD
YEARLY LOW
1.1078 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2800 LRD

2016 KGS to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KGS to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 20, valuing the pair at 1.3853. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 1.1078.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2775 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1275 to the December average rate of 1.3277, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.3853 was down 10.84% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.5537, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,927 LRD
2015 Average 6,711 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 5,539 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,387.44 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.3631
1.1061
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 1.2269, compared to 1.3331 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1062 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2269
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3331

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.1233 LRD (High: 1.3257 / Low: 1.2024). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0121 LRD (High: 1.3294 / Low: 1.3173).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1233
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0121

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0195 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0195

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 1.3381) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.3888), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0507 (-3.65%).

2016 Avg (August) 1.3381
2015 Avg (August) 1.3888

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1727 1.1154 1.1275
February 1.1408 1.1078 1.1296
March 1.2045 1.1445 1.1715
April 1.3257 1.2024 1.2754
May 1.3294 1.3173 1.3241
June 1.3437 1.3224 1.3332
July 1.3454 1.3280 1.3417
August 1.3853 1.3111 1.3381
September 1.3473 1.3213 1.3310
October 1.3536 1.3146 1.3399
November 1.3287 1.3125 1.3203
December 1.3485 1.3115 1.3277