2016 SCR to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3113 LSL

YEARLY LOW

0.9933 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1087 LSL

2016 SCR to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SCR to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 1.3113. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 10, dropping to 0.9933.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3180 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2452 to the December average rate of 1.0360, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.3113 was up 7.54% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.2193, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,556 LSL

2015 Average 4,815 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 4,966 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,589.98 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.2662

1.0151

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 1.1617, compared to 1.0556 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1062 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1617

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0556

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.1687 LSL (High: 1.2106 / Low: 1.0418). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0545 LSL (High: 1.0649 / Low: 1.0104).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1687

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0545

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0683 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0683

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.2452) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.8315), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4138 (+49.76%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.2452

2015 Avg (January) 0.8315

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3113	1.1601	1.2452
February	1.2260	1.1062	1.1800
March	1.1893	1.0926	1.1562
April	1.1411	1.0187	1.0879
May	1.2106	1.0418	1.1491
June	1.2048	1.0918	1.1520
July	1.1322	1.0426	1.0938
August	1.1059	0.9933	1.0404
September	1.1093	1.0170	1.0629
October	1.0925	1.0217	1.0525
November	1.0930	0.9950	1.0479
December	1.0649	1.0104	1.0360