2016 LSL to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

85.7158 CDF

YEARLY LOW

54.9995 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

66.1768 CDF

2016 LSL to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LSL to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 85.7158. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 54.9995.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.7162 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 56.9715 to the December average rate of 83.9936, the exchange rate registered a net change of 47.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 85.7158 was up 4.88% compared to the 2015 peak of 81.7248, 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 428,579 CDF

2015 Average 364,918 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 274,998 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 153,581.17 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

86.6958

54.2692

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to CDF 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 60.4385, compared to 71.9150 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 11.4765 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 60.4385

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 71.9150

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 18.7209 CDF (High: 82.4694 / Low: 63.7485). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.3241 CDF (High: 71.7007 / Low: 68.3765).

November Spread (Volatile) ±18.7209

October Spread (Stable) ±3.3241

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 2.8595 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8595

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 83.9936) against the same month in 2015 (average: 61.5695), the exchange rate shifted by +22.4241 (+36.42%).

2016 Avg (December) 83.9936

2015 Avg (December) 61.5695

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	59.8410	54.9995	56.9715
February	61.0041	57.4146	58.7784
March	62.4966	58.6075	60.3450
April	65.2625	60.9736	63.5338
May	65.4681	58.6875	60.6743
June	66.5865	59.4080	62.3282
July	70.2204	63.9330	66.1553
August	73.4463	67.3349	70.9849
September	72.0280	67.3014	69.3597
October	71.7007	68.3765	69.6827
November	82.4694	63.7485	71.3139
December	85.7158	80.8058	83.9936