2016 LSL to CNY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5113 CNY

YEARLY LOW

0.3899 CNY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4535 CNY

2016 LSL to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LSL to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.5113. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 0.3899.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1214 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4035 to the December average rate of 0.4993, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5113 was down 7.15% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5506, 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 2,556 CNY

2015 Average 2,469 CNY

Yearly Trough Low 1,949 CNY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 606.96 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5089

0.3939

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to CNY 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 0.4248, compared to 0.4822 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0573 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4248

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4822

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0398 CNY (High: 0.4562 / Low: 0.4164). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0212 CNY (High: 0.5113 / Low: 0.4900).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0398

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0212

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 0.0166 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0166

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.4993) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4287), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0707 (+16.48%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.4993

2015 Avg (December) 0.4287

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4205	0.3899	0.4035
February	0.4280	0.4046	0.4146
March	0.4352	0.4124	0.4234
April	0.4552	0.4243	0.4435
May	0.4562	0.4164	0.4269
June	0.4563	0.4206	0.4370
July	0.4773	0.4522	0.4640
August	0.4976	0.4596	0.4833
September	0.4931	0.4590	0.4741
October	0.5004	0.4708	0.4826
November	0.5096	0.4752	0.4896
December	0.5113	0.4900	0.4993