2016 LSL to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5907 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.4845 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5397 SBD

2016 LSL to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LSL to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 0.5907. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 0.4845.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1062 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5005 to the December average rate of 0.5690, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5907 was down 14.31% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6894, 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 2,954 SBD

2015 Average 3,093 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 2,422 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 531.22 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5759

0.4937

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to SBD 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 0.5174, compared to 0.5619 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0445 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5174

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5619

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0529 SBD (High: 0.5470 / Low: 0.4941). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0295 SBD (High: 0.5330 / Low: 0.5034).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0529

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0295

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 0.0330 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0330

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.5660) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5638), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0022 (+0.39%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.5660

2015 Avg (November) 0.5638

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5267	0.4845	0.5005
February	0.5330	0.5034	0.5144
March	0.5343	0.5046	0.5189
April	0.5617	0.5185	0.5429
May	0.5470	0.4941	0.5099
June	0.5409	0.4986	0.5177
July	0.5677	0.5327	0.5485
August	0.5861	0.5396	0.5687
September	0.5796	0.5393	0.5569
October	0.5824	0.5483	0.5626
November	0.5907	0.5449	0.5660
December	0.5887	0.5481	0.5690