YEARLY HIGH
0.8224 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.6713 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7394 LSL

2016 MDL to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MDL to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 0.8224. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 0.6713.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1511 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8008 to the December average rate of 0.6893, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.8224 was up 2.19% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.8048, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,112 LSL
2015 Average 3,403 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 3,356 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 755.74 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.8120
0.6782
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL to LSL 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 0.7741, compared to 0.7047 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0694 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7741
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7047

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0752 LSL (High: 0.7951 / Low: 0.7199). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0329 LSL (High: 0.7041 / Low: 0.6713).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0752
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0329

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0349 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0349

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.8008) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6963), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1045 (+15.00%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.8008
2015 Avg (January) 0.6963

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8224 0.7758 0.8008
February 0.8033 0.7606 0.7870
March 0.8004 0.7589 0.7773
April 0.7771 0.7208 0.7440
May 0.7951 0.7199 0.7729
June 0.7873 0.7311 0.7628
July 0.7469 0.7053 0.7279
August 0.7370 0.6776 0.6983
September 0.7367 0.6865 0.7136
October 0.7239 0.6771 0.7021
November 0.7192 0.6730 0.6972
December 0.7041 0.6713 0.6893