YEARLY HIGH
0.7611 TOP
YEARLY LOW
0.6821 TOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7299 TOP

2016 LTL to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LTL to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 7, valuing the pair at 0.7611. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 0.6821.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0790 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7252 to the December average rate of 0.6952, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7611 was up 1.94% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.7467, 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 3,806 TOP
2015 Average 3,505 TOP
Yearly Trough Low 3,410 TOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 395.11 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7485
0.6903
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL to TOP 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 0.7368, compared to 0.7229 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0139 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7368
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7229

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0430 TOP (High: 0.7335 / Low: 0.6905). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0116 TOP (High: 0.7478 / Low: 0.7362).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0430
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0116

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0174 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0174

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.7419) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6746), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0673 (+9.98%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.7419
2015 Avg (February) 0.6746

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7411 0.7148 0.7252
February 0.7611 0.7314 0.7419
March 0.7413 0.7283 0.7353
April 0.7429 0.7278 0.7370
May 0.7478 0.7362 0.7436
June 0.7540 0.7210 0.7377
July 0.7446 0.7283 0.7344
August 0.7468 0.7306 0.7396
September 0.7439 0.7306 0.7395
October 0.7415 0.7099 0.7221
November 0.7335 0.6905 0.7069
December 0.7045 0.6821 0.6952