YEARLY HIGH
4.4934 LSL
YEARLY LOW
3.5505 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.9208 LSL

2016 SAR to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SAR to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 4.4934. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 3.5505.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9429 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3387 to the December average rate of 3.6973, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.4934 was up 6.07% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.2365, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22,467 LSL
2015 Average 17,029 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 17,752 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,714.62 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.4054
3.6048
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 4.1076, compared to 3.7340 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3736 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.1076
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7340

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.4255 LSL (High: 4.2094 / Low: 3.7840). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1693 LSL (High: 3.7774 / Low: 3.6082).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4255
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1693

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1999 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1999

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 4.3387) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.0794), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2592 (+40.89%).

2016 Avg (January) 4.3387
2015 Avg (January) 3.0794

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.4934 4.1140 4.3387
February 4.3091 4.0643 4.2127
March 4.2110 3.9538 4.0964
April 4.0632 3.7934 3.8965
May 4.2094 3.7840 4.0807
June 4.1699 3.8435 4.0207
July 3.9393 3.7089 3.8368
August 3.8754 3.5587 3.6715
September 3.8769 3.6052 3.7547
October 3.8099 3.6111 3.7169
November 3.8540 3.5505 3.7270
December 3.7774 3.6082 3.6973