2016 LSL to NGN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

25.6630 NGN

YEARLY LOW

11.8148 NGN

YEARLY AVERAGE

17.7457 NGN

2016 LSL to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LSL to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 22, valuing the pair at 25.6630. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 11.8148.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.8482 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.2375 to the December average rate of 22.7034, the exchange rate registered a net change of 85.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 25.6630 was up 46.01% compared to the 2015 peak of 17.5761, 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 128,315 NGN

2015 Average 77,921 NGN

Yearly Trough Low 59,074 NGN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 69,240.77 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

24.5610

11.1171

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to NGN 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 13.2187, compared to 22.2726 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.0539 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.2187

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.2726

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 6.9046 NGN (High: 19.6315 / Low: 12.7269). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7440 NGN (High: 13.0643 / Low: 12.3203).

June Spread (Volatile) ±6.9046

February Spread (Stable) ±0.7440

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.2047 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2047

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 23.4407) against the same month in 2015 (average: 15.4339), the exchange rate shifted by +8.0068 (+51.88%).

2016 Avg (August) 23.4407

2015 Avg (August) 15.4339

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.8993	11.8148	12.2375
February	13.0643	12.3203	12.5979
March	13.4162	12.5955	12.9528
April	13.9928	13.0659	13.6268
May	14.0128	12.6109	13.0180
June	19.6315	12.7269	14.8793
July	23.0045	19.1029	20.3470
August	25.6630	21.4607	23.4407
September	23.1185	21.4211	22.2359
October	23.1273	21.8128	22.4520
November	23.5775	21.6502	22.4565
December	23.2720	22.2427	22.7034