YEARLY HIGH
1.9043 LSL
YEARLY LOW
1.5831 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7505 LSL

2016 NOK to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NOK to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 1.9043. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 1.5831.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3211 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8480 to the December average rate of 1.6181, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.9043 was up 4.00% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.8311, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,521 LSL
2015 Average 7,909 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 7,916 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,605.72 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.8818
1.5941
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK 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 1.8248, compared to 1.6763 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1485 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8248
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6763

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.1562 LSL (High: 1.9043 / Low: 1.7480). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0625 LSL (High: 1.8508 / Low: 1.7883).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1562
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0625

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 0.1169 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1169

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.8480) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.5081), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3398 (+22.53%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.8480
2015 Avg (January) 1.5081

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9043 1.7480 1.8480
February 1.8789 1.7736 1.8359
March 1.8508 1.7883 1.8144
April 1.8298 1.7459 1.7760
May 1.8976 1.7613 1.8578
June 1.8815 1.7650 1.8166
July 1.7540 1.6447 1.6997
August 1.7450 1.5991 1.6579
September 1.7460 1.6554 1.7140
October 1.7468 1.6385 1.7079
November 1.7043 1.6185 1.6599
December 1.6669 1.5831 1.6181