2016 LSL to SDG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4860 SDG

YEARLY LOW

0.3620 SDG

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4209 SDG

2016 LSL to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LSL to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 0.4860. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 0.3620.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1241 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3761 to the December average rate of 0.4683, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4860 was down 8.26% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5298, 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 2,430 SDG

2015 Average 2,367 SDG

Yearly Trough Low 1,810 SDG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 620.47 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4775

0.3669

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to SDG 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 0.3964, compared to 0.4453 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0489 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3964

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4453

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0433 SDG (High: 0.4289 / Low: 0.3857). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0190 SDG (High: 0.4787 / Low: 0.4597).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0433

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0190

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 0.0192 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0192

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.4625) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4309), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0315 (+7.32%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.4625

2015 Avg (November) 0.4309

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3993	0.3620	0.3761
February	0.4000	0.3782	0.3862
March	0.4115	0.3860	0.3968
April	0.4282	0.4010	0.4175
May	0.4289	0.3857	0.3983
June	0.4226	0.3890	0.4036
July	0.4369	0.4118	0.4227
August	0.4554	0.4182	0.4418
September	0.4503	0.4177	0.4325
October	0.4686	0.4265	0.4442
November	0.4860	0.4497	0.4625
December	0.4787	0.4597	0.4683