YEARLY HIGH
14.2214 GMD
YEARLY LOW
12.6029 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.6091 GMD

2016 LTL to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LTL to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 14.2214. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 12.6029.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6184 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.6997 to the December average rate of 13.0663, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 14.2214 was down 5.36% compared to the 2015 peak of 15.0269, 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 71,107 GMD
2015 Average 68,227 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 63,015 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,092.21 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

14.2609
12.5578
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL to GMD 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 13.5128, compared to 13.7054 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1926 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.5128
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.7054

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 1.5361 GMD (High: 14.1390 / Low: 12.6029). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1139 GMD (High: 13.8955 / Low: 13.7816).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.5361
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1139

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.4187 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4187

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 14.1190) against the same month in 2015 (average: 14.5153), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3963 (-2.73%).

2016 Avg (May) 14.1190
2015 Avg (May) 14.5153

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.8123 12.6056 12.6997
February 13.0168 12.6751 12.8656
March 14.1390 12.6029 13.2585
April 14.1831 14.0130 14.1066
May 14.2214 13.9809 14.1190
June 14.1724 13.8066 14.0275
July 13.8955 13.7816 13.8397
August 14.1345 13.8183 13.9680
September 14.0702 13.9071 14.0089
October 14.0651 13.7059 13.8643
November 13.8691 12.9932 13.4850
December 13.3584 12.8782 13.0663