YEARLY HIGH
0.3327 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.3015 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3242 USD

2016 LTL to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LTL to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 0.3327. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 0.3015.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0312 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3215 to the December average rate of 0.3052, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3327 was down 4.72% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3492, 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 1,664 USD
2015 Average 1,655 USD
Yearly Trough Low 1,507 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 156.24 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3332
0.3026
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL to USD 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 0.3272, compared to 0.3211 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0062 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3272
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3211

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0189 USD (High: 0.3251 / Low: 0.3062). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 USD (High: 0.3317 / Low: 0.3294).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0189
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0106 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0106

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.3302) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3373), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0071 (-2.10%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.3302
2015 Avg (May) 0.3373

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3236 0.3200 0.3215
February 0.3302 0.3212 0.3260
March 0.3308 0.3213 0.3264
April 0.3317 0.3294 0.3307
May 0.3327 0.3280 0.3302
June 0.3310 0.3235 0.3287
July 0.3258 0.3228 0.3242
August 0.3305 0.3245 0.3274
September 0.3304 0.3265 0.3288
October 0.3295 0.3214 0.3249
November 0.3251 0.3062 0.3158
December 0.3114 0.3015 0.3052