2016 STD to SLL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2606 SLL

YEARLY LOW

0.1794 SLL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2174 SLL

2016 STD to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the STD to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 4, valuing the pair at 0.2606. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 2, dropping to 0.1794.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0812 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1841 to the December average rate of 0.2376, the exchange rate registered a net change of 29.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2606 was up 25.26% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2080, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,303 SLL

2015 Average 939 SLL

Yearly Trough Low 897 SLL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 406.02 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2652

0.1748

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD to SLL 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 0.1851, compared to 0.2498 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0648 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1851

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2498

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0571 SLL (High: 0.2365 / Low: 0.1794). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 SLL (High: 0.2516 / Low: 0.2478).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0571

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0089 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0089

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 0.2533) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1717), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0816 (+47.52%).

2016 Avg (October) 0.2533

2015 Avg (October) 0.1717

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1872	0.1818	0.1841
February	0.1871	0.1822	0.1850
March	0.1869	0.1807	0.1836
April	0.1861	0.1816	0.1839
May	0.1857	0.1795	0.1824
June	0.2365	0.1794	0.1914
July	0.2516	0.2478	0.2494
August	0.2601	0.2485	0.2543
September	0.2597	0.2538	0.2577
October	0.2606	0.2484	0.2533
November	0.2548	0.2404	0.2465
December	0.2425	0.2339	0.2376