2016 LSL to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

5.0113 BTN

YEARLY LOW

4.0073 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.5831 BTN

2016 LSL to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LSL to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 5.0113. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 4.0073.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0040 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1340 to the December average rate of 4.8939, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 5.0113 was down 8.10% compared to the 2015 peak of 5.4530, 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 25,057 BTN

2015 Average 25,219 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 20,036 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,020.10 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.9699

4.0580

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to BTN 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 4.3670, compared to 4.7991 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4321 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3670

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7991

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.4238 BTN (High: 4.6766 / Low: 4.2528). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2065 BTN (High: 4.4678 / Low: 4.2613).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4238

March Spread (Stable) ±0.2065

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 0.1753 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1753

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 4.8939) against the same month in 2015 (average: 4.4220), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4719 (+10.67%).

2016 Avg (December) 4.8939

2015 Avg (December) 4.4220

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.2877	4.0073	4.1340
February	4.5027	4.2056	4.3214
March	4.4678	4.2613	4.3580
April	4.6648	4.3651	4.5506
May	4.6766	4.2528	4.3752
June	4.6721	4.3060	4.4628
July	4.8157	4.5648	4.6708
August	5.0107	4.6132	4.8641
September	4.9255	4.6072	4.7438
October	4.9324	4.6705	4.7864
November	5.0088	4.6574	4.8356
December	5.0113	4.7872	4.8939