2016 LSL to SZL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0061 SZL

YEARLY LOW

0.9932 SZL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0000 SZL

2016 LSL to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LSL to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 1.0061. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 0.9932.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0129 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9997 to the December average rate of 1.0007, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.0061 was up 0.28% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.0034, 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 5,031 SZL

2015 Average 4,999 SZL

Yearly Trough Low 4,966 SZL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 64.56 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.0009

0.9984

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to SZL 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 1.0000, compared to 0.9999 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0000

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9999

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was September, with a trading range of 0.0107 SZL (High: 1.0048 / Low: 0.9942). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 SZL (High: 1.0008 / Low: 0.9988).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0107

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.0007) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.9987), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0020 (+0.20%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.0007

2015 Avg (December) 0.9987

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0046	0.9944	0.9997
February	1.0039	0.9961	1.0003
March	1.0049	0.9972	1.0002
April	1.0022	0.9991	1.0001
May	1.0009	0.9983	0.9999
June	1.0008	0.9988	1.0000
July	1.0034	0.9978	1.0006
August	1.0018	0.9932	0.9986
September	1.0048	0.9942	0.9997
October	1.0031	0.9972	0.9994
November	1.0028	0.9942	1.0003
December	1.0061	0.9985	1.0007