YEARLY HIGH
5.0099 INR
YEARLY LOW
4.0078 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.5829 INR

2016 LSL to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LSL to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 5.0099. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 4.0078.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0020 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1350 to the December average rate of 4.8898, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 5.0099 was down 8.16% compared to the 2015 peak of 5.4549, 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 25,049 INR
2015 Average 25,221 INR
Yearly Trough Low 20,039 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,010.25 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.9653
4.0596
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to INR 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 4.3669, compared to 4.7989 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4320 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3669
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7989

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.4271 INR (High: 4.6803 / Low: 4.2532). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2040 INR (High: 4.4677 / Low: 4.2637).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4271
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2040

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 0.1732 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1732

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 4.8650) against the same month in 2015 (average: 5.0469), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1819 (-3.60%).

2016 Avg (August) 4.8650
2015 Avg (August) 5.0469

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.2885 4.0078 4.1350
February 4.5009 4.2065 4.3222
March 4.4677 4.2637 4.3558
April 4.6677 4.3741 4.5501
May 4.6803 4.2532 4.3769
June 4.6712 4.3086 4.4615
July 4.8035 4.5662 4.6672
August 5.0099 4.6104 4.8650
September 4.9189 4.5961 4.7425
October 4.9265 4.6695 4.7868
November 4.9877 4.6975 4.8421
December 4.9940 4.7890 4.8898