2016 LSL to MGA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

249.2428 MGA

YEARLY LOW

190.4638 MGA

YEARLY AVERAGE

216.7080 MGA

2016 LSL to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LSL to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 249.2428. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 190.4638.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 58.7789 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 197.3804 to the December average rate of 240.4516, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 249.2428 was down 7.60% compared to the 2015 peak of 269.7568, 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 1,246,214 MGA

2015 Average 1,218,397 MGA

Yearly Trough Low 952,319 MGA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 293,894.73 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

244.7588

193.0732

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to MGA 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 208.3523, compared to 225.0638 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 16.7115 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 208.3523

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 225.0638

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 22.2712 MGA (High: 223.9901 / Low: 201.7189). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.1320 MGA (High: 209.4917 / Low: 197.3597).

May Spread (Volatile) ±22.2712

February Spread (Stable) ±12.1320

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 10.0877 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -10.0877

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 240.4516) against the same month in 2015 (average: 213.1614), the exchange rate shifted by +27.2902 (+12.80%).

2016 Avg (December) 240.4516

2015 Avg (December) 213.1614

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	208.5265	190.4638	197.3804
February	209.4917	197.3597	201.6997
March	216.4158	202.7897	208.7169
April	223.8500	208.8755	217.9569
May	223.9901	201.7189	207.8692
June	227.7662	208.4217	216.4906
July	220.8176	207.5381	213.8600
August	227.6040	208.9487	219.4421
September	226.0879	208.5052	216.6742
October	235.8939	222.4251	227.9629
November	238.5535	225.1199	231.9918
December	249.2428	234.9949	240.4516