YEARLY HIGH
35.5918 ETB
YEARLY LOW
32.9761 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.5535 ETB

2016 LVL to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LVL to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 22, valuing the pair at 35.5918. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 32.9761.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6157 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.3262 to the December average rate of 33.5800, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 35.5918 was up 2.17% compared to the 2015 peak of 34.8365, 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 177,959 ETB
2015 Average 163,880 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 164,880 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,078.54 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

35.5765
33.1216
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LVL to ETB 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 34.3178, compared to 34.7892 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4714 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.3178
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.7892

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 1.9149 ETB (High: 35.5269 / Low: 33.6120). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3292 ETB (High: 35.5343 / Low: 35.2052).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.9149
September Spread (Stable) ±0.3292

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.9308 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9308

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 35.2983) against the same month in 2015 (average: 33.1647), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1336 (+6.43%).

2016 Avg (August) 35.2983
2015 Avg (August) 33.1647

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 33.6197 33.0556 33.3262
February 34.2393 33.3775 33.8980
March 34.6884 33.4867 34.0592
April 35.0455 34.5719 34.7643
May 35.1662 34.6541 34.8958
June 35.2690 34.5306 34.9633
July 35.1838 34.3890 34.8129
August 35.5918 34.9690 35.2983
September 35.5343 35.2052 35.3719
October 35.5663 34.7254 35.1614
November 35.5269 33.6120 34.5108
December 34.1859 32.9761 33.5800