YEARLY HIGH
1.6294 BSD
YEARLY LOW
1.4782 BSD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5827 BSD

2016 LVL to BSD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LVL to BSD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 1.6294. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 1.4782.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1511 BSD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5686 to the December average rate of 1.4996, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.6294 was down 5.10% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.7169, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LVL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 8,147 BSD
2015 Average 7,923 BSD
Yearly Trough Low 7,391 BSD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 755.69 BSD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.6240
1.4883
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LVL to BSD 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 1.5961, compared to 1.5693 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0268 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5961
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5693

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0878 BSD (High: 1.5921 / Low: 1.5043). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0100 BSD (High: 1.6049 / Low: 1.5950).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0878
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0100

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 0.0467 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0467

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 1.6092) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.5885), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0208 (+1.31%).

2016 Avg (May) 1.6092
2015 Avg (May) 1.5885

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5789 1.5592 1.5686
February 1.6085 1.5667 1.5902
March 1.6134 1.5679 1.5925
April 1.6210 1.6023 1.6127
May 1.6294 1.5912 1.6092
June 1.6166 1.5781 1.6033
July 1.5969 1.5630 1.5858
August 1.6116 1.5886 1.5998
September 1.6049 1.5950 1.6002
October 1.6032 1.5686 1.5841
November 1.5921 1.5043 1.5463
December 1.5299 1.4782 1.4996