YEARLY HIGH
421.1612 SLL
YEARLY LOW
245.0082 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
331.1933 SLL

2016 LSL to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LSL to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 421.1612. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 245.0082.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 176.1531 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 255.0211 to the December average rate of 398.8130, the exchange rate registered a net change of 56.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 421.1612 was up 10.40% compared to the 2015 peak of 381.4771, 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 2,105,806 SLL
2015 Average 1,636,603 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 1,225,041 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 880,765.39 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

418.8284
240.1295
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to SLL 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 264.0162, compared to 398.3703 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 134.3541 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 264.0162
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 398.3703

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 100.4716 SLL (High: 352.6488 / Low: 252.1772). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.1100 SLL (High: 269.3111 / Low: 257.2011).

June Spread (Volatile) ±100.4716
March Spread (Stable) ±12.1100

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 13.4552 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -13.4552

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 403.9368) against the same month in 2015 (average: 293.1246), the exchange rate shifted by +110.8122 (+37.80%).

2016 Avg (August) 403.9368
2015 Avg (August) 293.1246

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 268.7518 245.0082 255.0211
February 268.5626 252.2017 259.3603
March 269.3111 257.2011 263.3651
April 278.3012 261.1273 271.5405
May 278.1513 250.5223 258.0853
June 352.6488 252.1772 276.7247
July 398.6814 372.9359 383.6139
August 421.1612 386.0835 403.9368
September 416.6768 383.8924 400.1550
October 415.3474 393.2642 403.2957
November 421.0695 386.0683 400.4075
December 410.4729 389.6492 398.8130