YEARLY HIGH
16.8525 LSL
YEARLY LOW
13.3161 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.7061 LSL

2016 BMD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BMD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 16.8525. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 13.3161.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5364 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.2800 to the December average rate of 13.8704, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 16.8525 was up 6.04% compared to the 2015 peak of 15.8931, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 84,263 LSL
2015 Average 63,878 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 66,580 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,682.05 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

16.5311
13.5178
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 15.4063, compared to 14.0060 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.4063
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.0060

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 1.5969 LSL (High: 15.7870 / Low: 14.1901). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6347 LSL (High: 14.1679 / Low: 13.5332).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.5969
December Spread (Stable) ±0.6347

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 0.7504 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7504

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 16.2800) against the same month in 2015 (average: 11.5666), the exchange rate shifted by +4.7134 (+40.75%).

2016 Avg (January) 16.2800
2015 Avg (January) 11.5666

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.8525 15.4473 16.2800
February 16.1637 15.2419 15.7981
March 15.7892 14.8286 15.3626
April 15.2378 14.2272 14.6122
May 15.7870 14.1901 15.3054
June 15.6418 14.4217 15.0793
July 14.7787 13.9097 14.3903
August 14.5318 13.3456 13.7689
September 14.5391 13.5237 14.0832
October 14.2906 13.5429 13.9416
November 14.4534 13.3161 13.9815
December 14.1679 13.5332 13.8704