YEARLY HIGH
1.6736 ETB
YEARLY LOW
1.2622 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4911 ETB

2016 LSL to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LSL to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 1.6736. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 1.2622.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4114 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3059 to the December average rate of 1.6149, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.6736 was down 6.44% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.7887, 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 8,368 ETB
2015 Average 8,142 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 6,311 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,056.92 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.6458
1.2750
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to ETB 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 1.3981, compared to 1.5841 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1860 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3981
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5841

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.1411 ETB (High: 1.5196 / Low: 1.3785). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0663 ETB (High: 1.6486 / Low: 1.5823).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1411
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0663

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 0.0579 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0579

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 1.5973) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.4884), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1089 (+7.32%).

2016 Avg (November) 1.5973
2015 Avg (November) 1.4884

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3726 1.2622 1.3059
February 1.4004 1.3206 1.3497
March 1.4500 1.3525 1.3923
April 1.5196 1.4134 1.4758
May 1.5196 1.3785 1.4179
June 1.5116 1.3933 1.4466
July 1.5847 1.4839 1.5259
August 1.6526 1.5174 1.6036
September 1.6342 1.5173 1.5705
October 1.6388 1.5527 1.5925
November 1.6736 1.5449 1.5973
December 1.6486 1.5823 1.6149