YEARLY HIGH
8.2531 DZD
YEARLY LOW
6.3724 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.4655 DZD

2016 LSL to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LSL to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 8.2531. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 6.3724.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8807 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.6008 to the December average rate of 7.9895, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 8.2531 was down 1.20% compared to the 2015 peak of 8.3537, 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 41,266 DZD
2015 Average 39,383 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 31,862 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,403.67 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

8.1284
6.4619
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to DZD 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 7.0669, compared to 7.8641 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7973 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.0669
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.8641

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.6904 DZD (High: 7.6874 / Low: 6.9970). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2842 DZD (High: 8.1374 / Low: 7.8532).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.6904
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2842

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 0.2665 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2665

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 7.9139) against the same month in 2015 (average: 7.6174), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2965 (+3.89%).

2016 Avg (November) 7.9139
2015 Avg (November) 7.6174

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.9403 6.3724 6.6008
February 6.9894 6.5835 6.7483
March 7.3202 6.9227 7.1302
April 7.6690 7.0950 7.4424
May 7.6874 6.9970 7.1759
June 7.6085 7.0565 7.3036
July 7.9237 7.4683 7.6769
August 8.2164 7.5321 7.9495
September 8.0904 7.5205 7.7589
October 8.1182 7.7261 7.8960
November 8.2531 7.6874 7.9139
December 8.1374 7.8532 7.9895