2016 SDG to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7628 LSL

YEARLY LOW

2.0574 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.3881 LSL

2016 SDG to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SDG to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 2.7628. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 2.0574.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7054 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6615 to the December average rate of 2.1359, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.7628 was up 6.29% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.5994, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,814 LSL

2015 Average 10,615 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 10,287 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,526.85 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.7141

2.0833

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 2.5266, compared to 2.2496 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2770 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5266

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2496

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.2615 LSL (High: 2.5929 / Low: 2.3314). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0865 LSL (High: 2.1756 / Low: 2.0891).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2615

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0865

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 0.1246 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1246

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 2.6615) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.9744), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6871 (+34.80%).

2016 Avg (January) 2.6615

2015 Avg (January) 1.9744

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.7628	2.5044	2.6615
February	2.6439	2.4998	2.5902
March	2.5909	2.4303	2.5205
April	2.4939	2.3352	2.3959
May	2.5929	2.3314	2.5131
June	2.5709	2.3661	2.4785
July	2.4282	2.2891	2.3664
August	2.3914	2.1961	2.2651
September	2.3941	2.2208	2.3136
October	2.3447	2.1341	2.2531
November	2.2237	2.0574	2.1632
December	2.1756	2.0891	2.1359