YEARLY HIGH
5.4231 LSL
YEARLY LOW
4.1272 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.7684 LSL

2016 LTL to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LTL to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 5.4231. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 4.1272.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2959 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.2342 to the December average rate of 4.2327, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 5.4231 was up 5.61% compared to the 2015 peak of 5.1349, 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 27,115 LSL
2015 Average 21,111 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 20,636 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,479.32 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

5.3344
4.1326
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL to LSL 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 5.0399, compared to 4.4969 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5430 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.0399
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4969

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.4692 LSL (High: 5.1805 / Low: 4.7114). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2039 LSL (High: 4.3311 / Low: 4.1272).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4692
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2039

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2903 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2903

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 5.2342) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.9338), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3005 (+33.06%).

2016 Avg (January) 5.2342
2015 Avg (January) 3.9338

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.4231 4.9682 5.2342
February 5.2517 4.9424 5.1495
March 5.1318 4.9047 5.0136
April 5.0451 4.7068 4.8319
May 5.1805 4.7114 5.0540
June 5.1400 4.7689 4.9561
July 4.7913 4.5263 4.6658
August 4.7752 4.3413 4.5089
September 4.7788 4.4547 4.6304
October 4.6728 4.3736 4.5300
November 4.6122 4.2538 4.4134
December 4.3311 4.1272 4.2327