2016 LSL to GNF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

690.4151 GNF

YEARLY LOW

457.1992 GNF

YEARLY AVERAGE

572.9776 GNF

2016 LSL to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LSL to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 690.4151. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 457.1992.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 233.2158 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 475.4941 to the December average rate of 669.0834, the exchange rate registered a net change of 40.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 690.4151 was up 8.45% compared to the 2015 peak of 636.6010, 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 3,452,075 GNF

2015 Average 2,891,318 GNF

Yearly Trough Low 2,285,996 GNF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,166,079.21 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

688.4423

456.1352

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to GNF 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 496.1601, compared to 649.7950 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 153.6349 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 496.1601

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 649.7950

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 127.2609 GNF (High: 597.4440 / Low: 470.1831). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 26.0438 GNF (High: 503.3602 / Low: 477.3164).

June Spread (Volatile) ±127.2609

February Spread (Stable) ±26.0438

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 35.2180 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -35.2180

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 669.0834) against the same month in 2015 (average: 513.0419), the exchange rate shifted by +156.0415 (+30.41%).

2016 Avg (December) 669.0834

2015 Avg (December) 513.0419

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	500.6787	457.1992	475.4941
February	503.3602	477.3164	487.4901
March	512.2615	483.6062	495.7735
April	532.7132	498.7429	519.1604
May	531.9583	466.0458	483.9424
June	597.4440	470.1831	515.1003
July	644.1418	597.5082	622.0913
August	678.8586	621.9330	657.3742
September	671.3954	621.7049	645.5121
October	671.6795	635.6111	651.7308
November	685.5884	626.4367	652.9784
December	690.4151	651.3103	669.0834