YEARLY HIGH
13.1005 SBD
YEARLY LOW
11.5188 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.5245 SBD

2016 LVL to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LVL to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 11, valuing the pair at 13.1005. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 11.5188.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5818 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.7731 to the December average rate of 11.8322, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 13.1005 was up 0.35% compared to the 2015 peak of 13.0548, 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 65,503 SBD
2015 Average 62,260 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 57,594 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,908.89 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

13.0281
11.7235
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LVL to SBD 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 12.7062, compared to 12.3427 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3636 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.7062
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.3427

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.6691 SBD (High: 12.1879 / Low: 11.5188). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2007 SBD (High: 12.6690 / Low: 12.4683).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.6691
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.3958 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3958

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 12.9193) against the same month in 2015 (average: 12.4598), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4595 (+3.69%).

2016 Avg (February) 12.9193
2015 Avg (February) 12.4598

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.9226 12.5964 12.7731
February 13.1005 12.7395 12.9193
March 12.8499 12.5873 12.6935
April 12.8965 12.5909 12.7890
May 12.7067 12.4092 12.5491
June 12.6071 12.3628 12.5134
July 12.6223 12.3528 12.5130
August 12.6308 12.4056 12.5180
September 12.6690 12.4683 12.5429
October 12.5366 12.3169 12.4219
November 12.5332 11.9462 12.2280
December 12.1879 11.5188 11.8322