YEARLY HIGH
182.7231 MNT
YEARLY LOW
118.4796 MNT
YEARLY AVERAGE
146.5434 MNT

2016 LSL to MNT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LSL to MNT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 182.7231. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 118.4796.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 64.2436 MNT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 122.7469 to the December average rate of 178.5938, the exchange rate registered a net change of 45.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 182.7231 was up 6.25% compared to the 2015 peak of 171.9697, 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 913,616 MNT
2015 Average 774,190 MNT
Yearly Trough Low 592,398 MNT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 321,217.98 MNT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

184.1785
117.1622
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to MNT 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 130.4818, compared to 162.6050 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 32.1231 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 130.4818
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 162.6050

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 19.9277 MNT (High: 168.3771 / Low: 148.4495). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.5204 MNT (High: 182.7231 / Low: 175.2027).

August Spread (Volatile) ±19.9277
December Spread (Stable) ±7.5204

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 6.4893 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.4893

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 178.5938) against the same month in 2015 (average: 132.3935), the exchange rate shifted by +46.2003 (+34.90%).

2016 Avg (December) 178.5938
2015 Avg (December) 132.3935

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 128.9219 118.4796 122.7469
February 132.8686 124.3069 127.8075
March 137.8982 129.2732 132.9636
April 141.3837 133.4074 137.7302
May 141.7536 126.3591 131.2409
June 134.7386 126.6374 130.4021
July 148.2175 135.2809 140.3869
August 168.3771 148.4495 158.4546
September 167.4333 151.6030 158.9712
October 174.3813 158.9810 165.4086
November 181.4241 167.7799 173.8146
December 182.7231 175.2027 178.5938