2016 LSL to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1713.0162 STD

YEARLY LOW

1331.4493 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1511.0597 STD

2016 LSL to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LSL to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 1713.0162. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 1331.4493.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 381.5668 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1385.4710 to the December average rate of 1678.4414, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1713.0162 was down 11.19% compared to the 2015 peak of 1928.8455, 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 8,565,081 STD

2015 Average 8,691,302 STD

Yearly Trough Low 6,657,247 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,907,834.15 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1707.7384

1356.1739

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to STD 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 1426.3669, compared to 1595.7525 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 169.3856 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1426.3669

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1595.7525

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 138.6445 STD (High: 1650.1644 / Low: 1511.5199). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 66.4266 STD (High: 1461.8123 / Low: 1395.3858).

August Spread (Volatile) ±138.6445

March Spread (Stable) ±66.4266

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 61.8843 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -61.8843

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1678.4414) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1493.4701), the exchange rate shifted by +184.9713 (+12.39%).

2016 Avg (December) 1678.4414

2015 Avg (December) 1493.4701

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1456.2636	1331.4493	1385.4710
February	1455.8538	1370.6364	1401.7907
March	1461.8123	1395.3858	1434.7176
April	1519.8255	1416.5499	1476.8323
May	1498.1233	1381.8286	1414.9480
June	1505.5038	1396.8688	1444.4418
July	1584.8075	1495.0882	1538.0671
August	1650.1644	1511.5199	1588.9707
September	1613.0311	1509.8521	1552.9231
October	1652.1966	1545.2940	1592.0565
November	1672.1357	1573.4076	1624.0564
December	1713.0162	1643.2471	1678.4414