YEARLY HIGH
1.0063 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.9952 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0001 LSL

2016 NAD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NAD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 9, valuing the pair at 1.0063. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 1, dropping to 0.9952.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0111 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0004 to the December average rate of 1.0000, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.0063 was down 0.31% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.0094, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,031 LSL
2015 Average 5,001 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 4,976 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 55.42 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.0010
0.9994
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 1.0001, compared to 1.0002 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0001
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0002

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was September, with a trading range of 0.0111 LSL (High: 1.0063 / Low: 0.9952). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 LSL (High: 1.0005 / Low: 0.9997).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0111
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2016: 1.0009) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.0002), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+0.07%).

2016 Avg (September) 1.0009
2015 Avg (September) 1.0002

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0059 0.9953 1.0004
February 1.0040 0.9978 1.0001
March 1.0029 0.9956 0.9998
April 1.0003 0.9982 0.9999
May 1.0005 0.9997 1.0000
June 1.0015 0.9999 1.0002
July 1.0024 0.9964 0.9997
August 1.0062 0.9952 1.0005
September 1.0063 0.9952 1.0009
October 1.0029 0.9974 1.0006
November 1.0034 0.9968 0.9995
December 1.0025 0.9984 1.0000