2016 LSL to MXN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5229 MXN

YEARLY LOW

1.0744 MXN

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2765 MXN

2016 LSL to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LSL to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 1.5229. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 1.0744.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4484 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1076 to the December average rate of 1.4802, the exchange rate registered a net change of 33.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.5229 was up 16.10% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.3117, 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 7,614 MXN

2015 Average 6,230 MXN

Yearly Trough Low 5,372 MXN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,242.11 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.5174

1.0703

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to MXN 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 1.1739, compared to 1.3791 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1739

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3791

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was September, with a trading range of 0.1691 MXN (High: 1.4504 / Low: 1.2813). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0381 MXN (High: 1.1659 / Low: 1.1279).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1691

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0381

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0214 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0214

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.4802) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.1341), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3460 (+30.51%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.4802

2015 Avg (December) 1.1341

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1408	1.0744	1.1076
February	1.2040	1.1308	1.1688
March	1.1659	1.1279	1.1473
April	1.2185	1.1694	1.1970
May	1.2109	1.1688	1.1849
June	1.2641	1.1828	1.2379
July	1.3497	1.2576	1.2913
August	1.3814	1.2919	1.3432
September	1.4504	1.2813	1.3646
October	1.4170	1.3271	1.3589
November	1.4899	1.3764	1.4365
December	1.5229	1.4383	1.4802