2016 LRD to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2548 ETB

YEARLY LOW

0.2326 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2446 ETB

2016 LRD to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LRD to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 0.2548. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 0.2326.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0222 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2483 to the December average rate of 0.2436, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2548 was up 1.30% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2515, 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 1,274 ETB

2015 Average 1,205 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 1,163 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 110.81 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2539

0.2383

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD to ETB 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 0.2465, compared to 0.2428 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) 0.2465

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2428

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0169 ETB (High: 0.2548 / Low: 0.2379). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 ETB (High: 0.2425 / Low: 0.2402).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0169

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0073 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0073

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.2453) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2417), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0035 (+1.47%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.2453

2015 Avg (April) 0.2417

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2523	0.2383	0.2483
February	0.2542	0.2511	0.2522
March	0.2541	0.2517	0.2526
April	0.2548	0.2379	0.2453
May	0.2418	0.2382	0.2396
June	0.2425	0.2402	0.2410
July	0.2443	0.2415	0.2431
August	0.2447	0.2326	0.2404
September	0.2425	0.2402	0.2416
October	0.2463	0.2404	0.2427
November	0.2470	0.2433	0.2452
December	0.2474	0.2379	0.2436