YEARLY HIGH
6.6419 MDL
YEARLY LOW
6.0087 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.4449 MDL

2016 LTL to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LTL to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 6.6419. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 6.0087.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6332 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.5352 to the December average rate of 6.1411, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 6.6419 was down 0.11% compared to the 2015 peak of 6.6490, 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 33,210 MDL
2015 Average 31,020 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 30,044 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,166.01 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

6.5833
6.1009
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL to MDL 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 6.5099, compared to 6.3799 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1299 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.5099
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.3799

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.3004 MDL (High: 6.6419 / Low: 6.3415). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0693 MDL (High: 6.5122 / Low: 6.4429).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3004
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0693

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1903 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1903

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 6.5352) against the same month in 2015 (average: 5.6616), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8736 (+15.43%).

2016 Avg (January) 6.5352
2015 Avg (January) 5.6616

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.6419 6.3415 6.5352
February 6.5929 6.4427 6.5431
March 6.5042 6.4118 6.4498
April 6.5468 6.4635 6.4947
May 6.5803 6.4979 6.5390
June 6.5604 6.4077 6.4974
July 6.4463 6.3727 6.4101
August 6.5160 6.4014 6.4560
September 6.5122 6.4429 6.4888
October 6.5035 6.3776 6.4522
November 6.4723 6.1820 6.3313
December 6.2781 6.0087 6.1411