YEARLY HIGH
0.2685 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.2176 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2399 GBP

2016 LTL to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LTL to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 12, valuing the pair at 0.2685. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.2176.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0509 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2232 to the December average rate of 0.2446, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2685 was up 15.25% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2330, 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 1,342 GBP
2015 Average 1,083 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 1,088 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 254.28 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2671
0.2192
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL to GBP 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 0.2284, compared to 0.2514 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0230 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2284
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2514

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0238 GBP (High: 0.2452 / Low: 0.2214). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0053 GBP (High: 0.2473 / Low: 0.2420).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0238
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0053

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0095 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0095

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 0.2632) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2143), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0489 (+22.80%).

2016 Avg (October) 0.2632
2015 Avg (October) 0.2143

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2272 0.2176 0.2232
February 0.2328 0.2215 0.2278
March 0.2331 0.2254 0.2288
April 0.2356 0.2263 0.2312
May 0.2304 0.2236 0.2276
June 0.2452 0.2214 0.2316
July 0.2517 0.2433 0.2465
August 0.2529 0.2444 0.2502
September 0.2546 0.2452 0.2501
October 0.2685 0.2538 0.2632
November 0.2642 0.2453 0.2536
December 0.2473 0.2420 0.2446