YEARLY HIGH
0.2532 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.2034 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2301 PEN

2016 LSL to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LSL to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 0.2532. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 0.2034.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0498 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2112 to the December average rate of 0.2449, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2532 was down 6.13% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2698, 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 1,266 PEN
2015 Average 1,251 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 1,017 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 249.22 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2483
0.2078
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to PEN 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 0.2198, compared to 0.2405 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0207 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2198
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2405

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0192 PEN (High: 0.2311 / Low: 0.2119). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0086 PEN (High: 0.2306 / Low: 0.2220).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0192
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0086

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 0.0083 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0083

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.2434) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2357), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0077 (+3.27%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.2434
2015 Avg (November) 0.2357

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2209 0.2034 0.2112
February 0.2311 0.2161 0.2220
March 0.2260 0.2130 0.2216
April 0.2306 0.2220 0.2261
May 0.2311 0.2119 0.2178
June 0.2278 0.2152 0.2200
July 0.2412 0.2223 0.2297
August 0.2482 0.2327 0.2422
September 0.2488 0.2329 0.2400
October 0.2482 0.2381 0.2428
November 0.2532 0.2359 0.2434
December 0.2518 0.2409 0.2449