YEARLY HIGH
34.4471 KMF
YEARLY LOW
26.3169 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
30.2752 KMF

2016 LSL to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LSL to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 34.4471. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 26.3169.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.1302 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.7616 to the December average rate of 33.6724, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 34.4471 was down 10.99% compared to the 2015 peak of 38.7014, 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 172,236 KMF
2015 Average 174,649 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 131,585 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,651.05 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

34.2635
27.1705
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to KMF 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 28.5771, compared to 31.9733 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.3962 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.5771
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.9733

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 2.9376 KMF (High: 29.2545 / Low: 26.3169). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4522 KMF (High: 29.4609 / Low: 28.0087).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.9376
March Spread (Stable) ±1.4522

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 1.3704 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3704

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 33.6724) against the same month in 2015 (average: 29.8873), the exchange rate shifted by +3.7852 (+12.66%).

2016 Avg (December) 33.6724
2015 Avg (December) 29.8873

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 29.2545 26.3169 27.7616
February 29.2840 27.2940 28.0750
March 29.4609 28.0087 28.8017
April 30.5137 28.4337 29.7159
May 30.3719 27.6859 28.3454
June 29.8317 27.8541 28.7628
July 31.7783 29.2477 30.4200
August 33.3667 30.5175 32.2465
September 32.4302 30.3279 31.2188
October 32.6309 30.9879 31.7911
November 33.5492 31.3427 32.4910
December 34.4471 32.9808 33.6724