YEARLY HIGH
0.2513 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.2114 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2327 LTL

2016 SCR to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SCR to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 0.2513. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 0.2114.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0399 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2379 to the December average rate of 0.2448, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2513 was down 2.41% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2575, 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 1,256 LTL
2015 Average 1,138 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 1,057 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 199.67 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2467
0.2232
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR to LTL 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 0.2304, compared to 0.2349 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2304
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2349

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0262 LTL (High: 0.2375 / Low: 0.2114). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0051 LTL (High: 0.2321 / Low: 0.2270).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0262
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0051

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0087 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0087

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.2448) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2433), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0014 (+0.59%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.2448
2015 Avg (December) 0.2433

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2423 0.2277 0.2379
February 0.2375 0.2114 0.2292
March 0.2378 0.2228 0.2306
April 0.2375 0.2148 0.2252
May 0.2337 0.2184 0.2273
June 0.2443 0.2260 0.2325
July 0.2421 0.2292 0.2344
August 0.2355 0.2260 0.2308
September 0.2321 0.2270 0.2295
October 0.2365 0.2278 0.2323
November 0.2467 0.2291 0.2375
December 0.2513 0.2398 0.2448