YEARLY HIGH
0.2312 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.1937 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2102 LSL

2016 KGS to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KGS to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 0.2312. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 0.1937.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0375 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2145 to the December average rate of 0.2003, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2312 was up 7.78% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2146, 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 1,156 LSL
2015 Average 992 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 969 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 187.66 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2263
0.1979
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.2160, compared to 0.2044 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0116 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2160
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2044

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0240 LSL (High: 0.2312 / Low: 0.2072). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0088 LSL (High: 0.2045 / Low: 0.1957).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0240
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0088

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0131 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0131

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.2239) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2030), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0210 (+10.33%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.2239
2015 Avg (May) 0.2030

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2221 0.2035 0.2145
February 0.2174 0.2048 0.2111
March 0.2186 0.2097 0.2126
April 0.2188 0.2072 0.2118
May 0.2312 0.2072 0.2239
June 0.2290 0.2137 0.2222
July 0.2195 0.2047 0.2138
August 0.2110 0.1940 0.2007
September 0.2111 0.1978 0.2049
October 0.2088 0.1973 0.2042
November 0.2091 0.1937 0.2028
December 0.2045 0.1957 0.2003