2016 LRD to GMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5061 GMD

YEARLY LOW

0.4436 GMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4702 GMD

2016 LRD to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LRD to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 0.5061. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.4436.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0624 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4617 to the December average rate of 0.4657, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5061 was down 2.38% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5184, 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 2,530 GMD

2015 Average 2,399 GMD

Yearly Trough Low 2,218 GMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 312.12 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4878

0.4593

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD to GMD 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 0.4730, compared to 0.4674 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4730

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4674

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0431 GMD (High: 0.5061 / Low: 0.4630). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 GMD (High: 0.4734 / Low: 0.4707).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0431

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0130 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0130

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 0.4797) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5088), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0290 (-5.71%).

2016 Avg (March) 0.4797

2015 Avg (March) 0.5088

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4683	0.4436	0.4617
February	0.4717	0.4626	0.4670
March	0.5061	0.4630	0.4797
April	0.5057	0.4684	0.4854
May	0.4734	0.4707	0.4724
June	0.4735	0.4678	0.4716
July	0.4744	0.4695	0.4727
August	0.4748	0.4483	0.4648
September	0.4677	0.4628	0.4658
October	0.4742	0.4623	0.4665
November	0.4744	0.4663	0.4691
December	0.4766	0.4565	0.4657