YEARLY HIGH
0.9307 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.6567 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7900 LSL

2016 MXN to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MXN to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.9307. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.6567.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2741 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9031 to the December average rate of 0.6757, the exchange rate registered a net change of -25.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.9307 was up 1.57% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.9164, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 46,536 LSL
2015 Average 40,186 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 32,833 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,702.87 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.9259
0.6529
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 0.8530, compared to 0.7270 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1260 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8530
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7270

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was September, with a trading range of 0.0910 LSL (High: 0.7805 / Low: 0.6895). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0289 LSL (High: 0.8866 / Low: 0.8577).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0910
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0289

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0472 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0472

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.9031) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.7869), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1162 (+14.77%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.9031
2015 Avg (January) 0.7869

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9307 0.8766 0.9031
February 0.8843 0.8306 0.8559
March 0.8866 0.8577 0.8717
April 0.8551 0.8207 0.8355
May 0.8556 0.8258 0.8440
June 0.8455 0.7911 0.8080
July 0.7952 0.7409 0.7747
August 0.7740 0.7239 0.7448
September 0.7805 0.6895 0.7342
October 0.7535 0.7057 0.7363
November 0.7266 0.6712 0.6964
December 0.6953 0.6567 0.6757