YEARLY HIGH
0.1066 BND
YEARLY LOW
0.0854 BND
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0942 BND

2016 LSL to BND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LSL to BND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.1066. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 0.0854.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0212 BND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0880 to the December average rate of 0.1036, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1066 was down 10.18% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1187, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LSL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 533 BND
2015 Average 541 BND
Yearly Trough Low 427 BND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 106.06 BND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1051
0.0864
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to BND 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 0.0897, compared to 0.0987 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0090 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0897
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0987

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0071 BND (High: 0.0945 / Low: 0.0874). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 BND (High: 0.0911 / Low: 0.0873).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0071
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

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 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.1036) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0935), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0101 (+10.81%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.1036
2015 Avg (December) 0.0935

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0917 0.0854 0.0880
February 0.0922 0.0871 0.0889
March 0.0911 0.0873 0.0893
April 0.0944 0.0889 0.0924
May 0.0945 0.0874 0.0895
June 0.0930 0.0881 0.0899
July 0.0969 0.0914 0.0938
August 0.1006 0.0937 0.0979
September 0.1006 0.0936 0.0966
October 0.1026 0.0968 0.0992
November 0.1044 0.0984 0.1009
December 0.1066 0.1014 0.1036