YEARLY HIGH
0.0380 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.0290 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0332 LSL

2016 KMF to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KMF to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 0.0380. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.0290.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0090 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0360 to the December average rate of 0.0297, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0380 was up 7.10% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0355, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 190 LSL
2015 Average 144 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 145 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44.84 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0367
0.0291
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.0350, compared to 0.0313 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0350
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0313

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0038 LSL (High: 0.0380 / Low: 0.0342). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 LSL (High: 0.0303 / Low: 0.0290).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0038
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0360) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0274), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0087 (+31.77%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0360
2015 Avg (January) 0.0274

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0380 0.0342 0.0360
February 0.0366 0.0341 0.0356
March 0.0357 0.0339 0.0347
April 0.0352 0.0328 0.0337
May 0.0361 0.0329 0.0353
June 0.0359 0.0335 0.0348
July 0.0342 0.0315 0.0329
August 0.0328 0.0300 0.0310
September 0.0330 0.0308 0.0320
October 0.0323 0.0306 0.0315
November 0.0319 0.0298 0.0308
December 0.0303 0.0290 0.0297