2016 LRD to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

268.0312 STD

YEARLY LOW

228.2216 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

248.1967 STD

2016 LRD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LRD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 268.0312. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 20, dropping to 228.2216.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 39.8095 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 263.4485 to the December average rate of 253.1700, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 268.0312 was down 2.48% compared to the 2015 peak of 274.8554, 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 1,340,156 STD

2015 Average 1,286,035 STD

Yearly Trough Low 1,141,108 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 199,047.62 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

265.9677

235.7366

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD to STD 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 251.8292, compared to 244.5643 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.2649 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 251.8292

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 244.5643

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 19.1829 STD (High: 254.9573 / Low: 235.7744). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.5482 STD (High: 240.9978 / Low: 237.4496).

April Spread (Volatile) ±19.1829

September Spread (Stable) ±3.5482

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 14.8678 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -14.8678

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 263.4485) against the same month in 2015 (average: 229.9550), the exchange rate shifted by +33.4935 (+14.57%).

2016 Avg (January) 263.4485

2015 Avg (January) 229.9550

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	268.0312	252.0055	263.4485
February	266.8309	258.1516	261.9402
March	266.1301	254.9503	260.3230
April	254.9573	235.7744	245.4552
May	243.1260	234.8577	239.1628
June	245.6290	230.9081	240.6453
July	247.0285	243.0851	245.0342
August	245.1136	228.2216	238.2558
September	240.9978	237.4496	238.9398
October	249.5956	235.0435	242.6476
November	255.4639	241.3699	249.3383
December	257.3978	250.1544	253.1700