YEARLY HIGH
0.0748 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.0595 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0672 CHF

2016 LSL to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LSL to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.0748. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 0.0595.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0153 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0619 to the December average rate of 0.0735, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0748 was down 15.80% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0888, 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 374 CHF
2015 Average 379 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 298 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 76.26 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0747
0.0607
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to CHF 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 0.0638, compared to 0.0706 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0068 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0638
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0706

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0055 CHF (High: 0.0731 / Low: 0.0676). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 CHF (High: 0.0748 / Low: 0.0720).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0055
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

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 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0735) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0660), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0076 (+11.45%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0735
2015 Avg (December) 0.0660

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0647 0.0595 0.0619
February 0.0654 0.0608 0.0628
March 0.0654 0.0625 0.0639
April 0.0681 0.0628 0.0660
May 0.0676 0.0627 0.0640
June 0.0668 0.0629 0.0643
July 0.0698 0.0661 0.0682
August 0.0731 0.0676 0.0706
September 0.0718 0.0675 0.0692
October 0.0730 0.0692 0.0707
November 0.0735 0.0691 0.0713
December 0.0748 0.0720 0.0735