YEARLY HIGH
0.1702 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.1379 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1488 SCR

2016 LRD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LRD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 0.1702. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 0.1379.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0324 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1529 to the December average rate of 0.1456, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1702 was up 1.58% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1676, 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 851 SCR
2015 Average 775 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 689 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 161.77 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1599
0.1428
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD to SCR 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 0.1522, compared to 0.1453 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0069 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1522
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1453

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0208 SCR (High: 0.1620 / Low: 0.1412). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 SCR (High: 0.1466 / Low: 0.1436).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0208
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0057 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0057

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.1585) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1653), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0068 (-4.14%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.1585
2015 Avg (February) 0.1653

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1614 0.1444 0.1529
February 0.1702 0.1516 0.1585
March 0.1603 0.1530 0.1570
April 0.1620 0.1412 0.1529
May 0.1527 0.1441 0.1472
June 0.1479 0.1396 0.1447
July 0.1492 0.1413 0.1457
August 0.1492 0.1379 0.1442
September 0.1466 0.1436 0.1448
October 0.1485 0.1417 0.1448
November 0.1480 0.1448 0.1466
December 0.1483 0.1417 0.1456