YEARLY HIGH
83.2031 SLL
YEARLY LOW
54.0635 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
69.2006 SLL

2016 KGS to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KGS to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 83.2031. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 54.0635.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.1395 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 54.6643 to the December average rate of 79.8609, the exchange rate registered a net change of 46.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 83.2031 was up 10.83% compared to the 2015 peak of 75.0709, 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 416,015 SLL
2015 Average 324,269 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 270,318 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 145,697.74 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

85.1123
51.8963
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to SLL 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 57.0169, compared to 81.3842 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 24.3673 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 57.0169
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 81.3842

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 19.7924 SLL (High: 77.4531 / Low: 57.6607). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4176 SLL (High: 57.9546 / Low: 57.5369).

June Spread (Volatile) ±19.7924
May Spread (Stable) ±0.4176

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.2740 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2740

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 82.3443) against the same month in 2015 (average: 54.3613), the exchange rate shifted by +27.9830 (+51.48%).

2016 Avg (October) 82.3443
2015 Avg (October) 54.3613

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 55.3239 54.3106 54.6643
February 55.8142 54.0635 54.7409
March 56.8125 55.0624 55.9763
April 57.9306 56.7353 57.4893
May 57.9546 57.5369 57.7455
June 77.4531 57.6607 61.4853
July 82.6718 81.2273 81.9954
August 82.2274 79.7610 81.0229
September 83.0145 80.5542 81.9470
October 83.2031 81.9327 82.3443
November 81.7822 80.5432 81.1349
December 80.5906 79.2169 79.8609