2016 LSL to MRO Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

26.8719 MRO

YEARLY LOW

19.5499 MRO

YEARLY AVERAGE

23.9676 MRO

2016 LSL to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LSL to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 26.8719. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 19.5499.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.3220 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.5535 to the December average rate of 25.8237, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 26.8719 was down 0.12% compared to the 2015 peak of 26.9030, 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 134,359 MRO

2015 Average 121,796 MRO

Yearly Trough Low 97,749 MRO

Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,610.16 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

26.3562

20.0259

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to MRO 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 22.4726, compared to 25.4627 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.9901 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.4726

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.4627

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 2.1539 MRO (High: 26.6210 / Low: 24.4671). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0428 MRO (High: 26.4218 / Low: 25.3790).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.1539

December Spread (Stable) ±1.0428

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 0.6695 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6695

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 25.5901) against the same month in 2015 (average: 22.7578), the exchange rate shifted by +2.8323 (+12.45%).

2016 Avg (November) 25.5901

2015 Avg (November) 22.7578

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	21.6526	19.5499	20.5535
February	22.3888	20.7315	21.6452
March	23.1393	21.8719	22.3759
April	24.4176	22.6977	23.6639
May	24.2016	22.5211	22.9944
June	24.7796	22.6974	23.6027
July	25.5004	24.0417	24.6751
August	26.6210	24.4671	25.8287
September	26.3305	24.4428	25.2813
October	26.3124	24.9502	25.5769
November	26.8719	24.7877	25.5901
December	26.4218	25.3790	25.8237