2016 LRD to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.9317 CDF

YEARLY LOW

10.0642 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.8373 CDF

2016 LRD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LRD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 12.9317. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 11, dropping to 10.0642.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8674 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.8336 to the December average rate of 12.6689, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 12.9317 was up 16.66% compared to the 2015 peak of 11.0847, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 64,658 CDF

2015 Average 53,939 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 50,321 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,337.15 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

12.9106

10.0107

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD to CDF 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 10.6599, compared to 11.0147 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3548 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.6599

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.0147

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 2.4783 CDF (High: 12.5840 / Low: 10.1057). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0436 CDF (High: 10.2734 / Low: 10.2298).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.4783

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0436

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3882 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3882

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 12.6689) against the same month in 2015 (average: 10.8196), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8493 (+17.09%).

2016 Avg (December) 12.6689

2015 Avg (December) 10.8196

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.9730	10.4006	10.8336
February	11.0834	10.9218	10.9830
March	10.9685	10.9026	10.9483
April	10.9830	10.2365	10.5601
May	10.2734	10.2298	10.2523
June	10.6136	10.0642	10.3821
July	10.8227	10.4196	10.5381
August	10.8144	10.2892	10.6429
September	10.7380	10.5489	10.6719
October	10.7104	10.4990	10.6195
November	12.5840	10.1057	10.9468
December	12.9317	12.4104	12.6689