YEARLY HIGH
0.5967 AWG
YEARLY LOW
0.5420 AWG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5813 AWG

2016 LTL to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LTL to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 0.5967. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.5420.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0547 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5765 to the December average rate of 0.5482, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5967 was down 4.54% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6251, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LTL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,984 AWG
2015 Average 2,966 AWG
Yearly Trough Low 2,710 AWG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 273.45 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5974
0.5437
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL to AWG 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 0.5868, compared to 0.5758 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0110 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5868
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5758

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0338 AWG (High: 0.5829 / Low: 0.5491). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 AWG (High: 0.5949 / Low: 0.5907).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0338
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0181 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0181

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.5919) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6041), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0122 (-2.02%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.5919
2015 Avg (May) 0.6041

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5803 0.5738 0.5765
February 0.5921 0.5759 0.5845
March 0.5932 0.5762 0.5853
April 0.5949 0.5907 0.5929
May 0.5967 0.5882 0.5919
June 0.5935 0.5801 0.5893
July 0.5843 0.5790 0.5814
August 0.5927 0.5820 0.5872
September 0.5922 0.5852 0.5890
October 0.5907 0.5766 0.5827
November 0.5829 0.5491 0.5663
December 0.5585 0.5420 0.5482