YEARLY HIGH
0.2374 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.2251 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2332 XDR

2016 LTL to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LTL to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 0.2374. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 0.2251.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0123 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2326 to the December average rate of 0.2266, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2374 was down 4.66% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2490, 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 1,187 XDR
2015 Average 1,183 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 1,125 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 61.52 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2362
0.2258
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL to XDR 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 0.2337, compared to 0.2326 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2337
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2326

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0093 XDR (High: 0.2354 / Low: 0.2261). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 XDR (High: 0.2347 / Low: 0.2335).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0093
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

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 0.0045 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 0.2353) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2337), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0016 (+0.69%).

2016 Avg (October) 0.2353
2015 Avg (October) 0.2337

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2348 0.2315 0.2326
February 0.2356 0.2320 0.2337
March 0.2355 0.2318 0.2338
April 0.2354 0.2335 0.2347
May 0.2347 0.2335 0.2341
June 0.2355 0.2312 0.2335
July 0.2338 0.2324 0.2330
August 0.2363 0.2323 0.2342
September 0.2367 0.2334 0.2350
October 0.2374 0.2340 0.2353
November 0.2354 0.2261 0.2311
December 0.2294 0.2251 0.2266