YEARLY HIGH
1.1402 MVR
YEARLY LOW
0.9041 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0415 MVR

2016 LSL to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LSL to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 10, valuing the pair at 1.1402. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 0.9041.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2361 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9410 to the December average rate of 1.1046, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.1402 was down 15.28% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.3458, 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 5,701 MVR
2015 Average 6,023 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 4,521 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,180.39 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.1210
0.9246
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to MVR 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 0.9935, compared to 1.0894 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0959 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9935
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0894

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.1117 MVR (High: 1.0773 / Low: 0.9656). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0481 MVR (High: 1.1320 / Low: 1.0838).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1117
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0481

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 0.0444 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0444

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 1.1036) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.1869), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0833 (-7.02%).

2016 Avg (August) 1.1036
2015 Avg (August) 1.1869

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9932 0.9041 0.9410
February 1.0034 0.9410 0.9686
March 1.0309 0.9671 0.9936
April 1.0763 1.0026 1.0444
May 1.0773 0.9656 0.9999
June 1.0621 0.9768 1.0135
July 1.0935 1.0263 1.0555
August 1.1402 1.0484 1.1036
September 1.1290 1.0474 1.0842
October 1.1251 1.0685 1.0951
November 1.1397 1.0538 1.0935
December 1.1320 1.0838 1.1046