2016 LSL to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

43.5504 SOS

YEARLY LOW

36.7634 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

40.4445 SOS

2016 LSL to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LSL to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 43.5504. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 36.7634.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.7870 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.0458 to the December average rate of 41.3153, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 43.5504 was down 30.86% compared to the 2015 peak of 62.9890, 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 217,752 SOS

2015 Average 266,647 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 183,817 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,934.81 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

42.7506

37.6181

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to SOS 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 39.4943, compared to 41.3947 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.4943

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.3947

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 5.2982 SOS (High: 42.7641 / Low: 37.4659). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8922 SOS (High: 41.5337 / Low: 39.6415).

May Spread (Volatile) ±5.2982

July Spread (Stable) ±1.8922

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 2.2485 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2485

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 42.3229) against the same month in 2015 (average: 51.7919), the exchange rate shifted by -9.4689 (-18.28%).

2016 Avg (August) 42.3229

2015 Avg (August) 51.7919

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	40.2644	36.7634	38.0458
February	40.1079	37.8898	38.8025
March	41.4121	38.7874	39.8575
April	42.6840	39.9400	41.7564
May	42.7641	37.4659	39.5080
June	40.7231	37.9836	38.9957
July	41.5337	39.6415	40.4736
August	43.5504	40.1642	42.3229
September	43.1840	40.1308	41.4505
October	43.0558	40.6957	41.7082
November	43.4518	39.2750	41.0979
December	42.9657	39.7210	41.3153