YEARLY HIGH
0.3984 TWD
YEARLY LOW
0.3316 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3618 TWD

2016 LRD to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LRD to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 0.3984. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 0.3316.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0668 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3908 to the December average rate of 0.3481, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3984 was up 2.47% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3888, 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 1,992 TWD
2015 Average 1,851 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 1,658 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 334.24 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3985
0.3390
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD to TWD 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 0.3759, compared to 0.3476 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0282 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3759
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3476

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0270 TWD (High: 0.3832 / Low: 0.3562). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 TWD (High: 0.3969 / Low: 0.3917).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0270
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

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 0.0176 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0176

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.3908) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3461), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0447 (+12.93%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.3908
2015 Avg (January) 0.3461

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3984 0.3749 0.3908
February 0.3969 0.3917 0.3936
March 0.3914 0.3812 0.3857
April 0.3832 0.3562 0.3681
May 0.3618 0.3563 0.3597
June 0.3603 0.3543 0.3575
July 0.3580 0.3524 0.3554
August 0.3512 0.3316 0.3439
September 0.3477 0.3398 0.3443
October 0.3508 0.3413 0.3452
November 0.3512 0.3447 0.3489
December 0.3541 0.3423 0.3481