YEARLY HIGH
0.1664 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.1506 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1552 LTL

2016 MDL to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MDL to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.1664. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 26, dropping to 0.1506.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0159 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1531 to the December average rate of 0.1629, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1664 was down 10.80% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1866, 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 832 LTL
2015 Average 807 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 753 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 79.33 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1639
0.1518
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL to LTL 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 0.1536, compared to 0.1568 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1536
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1568

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0073 LTL (High: 0.1618 / Low: 0.1545). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 LTL (High: 0.1552 / Low: 0.1536).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0073
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.1629) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1576), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0053 (+3.36%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.1629
2015 Avg (December) 0.1576

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1577 0.1506 0.1531
February 0.1552 0.1517 0.1528
March 0.1560 0.1537 0.1550
April 0.1547 0.1527 0.1540
May 0.1539 0.1520 0.1529
June 0.1561 0.1524 0.1539
July 0.1569 0.1551 0.1560
August 0.1562 0.1535 0.1549
September 0.1552 0.1536 0.1541
October 0.1568 0.1538 0.1550
November 0.1618 0.1545 0.1580
December 0.1664 0.1593 0.1629