YEARLY HIGH
2.6396 THB
YEARLY LOW
2.1553 THB
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4063 THB

2016 LSL to THB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LSL to THB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 2.6396. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 2.1553.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4843 THB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2207 to the December average rate of 2.5804, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.6396 was down 8.40% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.8817, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,198 THB
2015 Average 13,454 THB
Yearly Trough Low 10,776 THB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,421.52 THB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.6164
2.1847
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to THB 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 2.3042, compared to 2.5084 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3042
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5084

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.2245 THB (High: 2.6065 / Low: 2.3820). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1078 THB (High: 2.6396 / Low: 2.5318).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2245
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1078

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0854 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0854

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 2.5804) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.3918), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1886 (+7.88%).

2016 Avg (December) 2.5804
2015 Avg (December) 2.3918

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3343 2.1553 2.2207
February 2.3454 2.2029 2.2557
March 2.3698 2.2240 2.2912
April 2.4547 2.3109 2.4014
May 2.4588 2.2639 2.3160
June 2.4378 2.2827 2.3402
July 2.5013 2.3836 2.4345
August 2.6065 2.3820 2.5246
September 2.5593 2.3798 2.4671
October 2.5850 2.4724 2.5135
November 2.6245 2.4609 2.5303
December 2.6396 2.5318 2.5804