2016 LTL to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 LTL to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the LTL to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 203.8506. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 168.5752.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 35.2754 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 198.9910 to the December average rate of 174.8630, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 203.8506 was down 18.89% compared to the 2015 peak of 251.3307, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LTL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
LTL to SOS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 198.8331, compared to 186.0788 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.7543 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 17.3036 SOS (High: 187.3745 / Low: 170.0710). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5347 SOS (High: 192.9451 / Low: 190.4104).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 7.5571 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 201.7016) against the same month in 2015 (average: 238.9791), the exchange rate shifted by -37.2775 (-15.60%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 200.3232 | 196.3860 | 198.9910 |
| February | 202.5882 | 196.2897 | 199.7617 |
| March | 203.1157 | 195.9250 | 199.8100 |
| April | 203.8506 | 199.1983 | 201.7016 |
| May | 202.0587 | 194.0930 | 199.5056 |
| June | 198.5960 | 188.6540 | 193.2286 |
| July | 191.3199 | 185.8790 | 188.8088 |
| August | 193.5015 | 187.5925 | 190.6998 |
| September | 192.9451 | 190.4104 | 191.8208 |
| October | 193.3378 | 185.1047 | 188.9186 |
| November | 187.3745 | 170.0710 | 181.3614 |
| December | 181.0711 | 168.5752 | 174.8630 |