YEARLY HIGH
13.3360 DJF
YEARLY LOW
10.5365 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.1233 DJF

2016 LSL to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LSL to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 13.3360. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 10.5365.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7995 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.9215 to the December average rate of 12.8688, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 13.3360 was down 14.81% compared to the 2015 peak of 15.6541, 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 66,680 DJF
2015 Average 69,984 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 52,682 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,997.72 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

13.0882
10.7245
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to DJF 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 11.5508, compared to 12.6958 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1450 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.5508
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.6958

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 1.2669 DJF (High: 12.5282 / Low: 11.2613). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4660 DJF (High: 13.1550 / Low: 12.6891).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.2669
December Spread (Stable) ±0.4660

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 0.5504 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5504

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 12.7401) against the same month in 2015 (average: 12.5538), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1863 (+1.48%).

2016 Avg (November) 12.7401
2015 Avg (November) 12.5538

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.5009 10.5365 10.9215
February 11.6619 10.9860 11.2489
March 11.9900 11.2539 11.5666
April 12.4936 11.6614 12.1641
May 12.5282 11.2613 11.6137
June 12.3106 11.3605 11.7900
July 12.7399 11.9923 12.3248
August 13.2872 12.2156 12.8912
September 13.1387 12.2099 12.6051
October 13.1253 12.4542 12.7449
November 13.3360 12.2966 12.7401
December 13.1550 12.6891 12.8688