YEARLY HIGH
0.5020 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.4214 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4556 LSL

2016 TWD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the TWD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 0.5020. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.4214.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0806 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4869 to the December average rate of 0.4333, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5020 was up 4.01% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4826, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,510 LSL
2015 Average 2,008 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 2,107 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 402.84 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4923
0.4279
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TWD 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 0.4701, compared to 0.4411 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0290 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4701
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4411

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0436 LSL (High: 0.4837 / Low: 0.4401). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0213 LSL (High: 0.4575 / Low: 0.4362).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0436
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0213

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 0.0188 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0188

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.4869) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3653), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1216 (+33.29%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.4869
2015 Avg (January) 0.3653

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5020 0.4692 0.4869
February 0.4845 0.4579 0.4749
March 0.4812 0.4594 0.4705
April 0.4703 0.4408 0.4517
May 0.4837 0.4401 0.4702
June 0.4796 0.4497 0.4662
July 0.4575 0.4362 0.4484
August 0.4579 0.4251 0.4362
September 0.4586 0.4307 0.4470
October 0.4509 0.4290 0.4416
November 0.4514 0.4235 0.4401
December 0.4432 0.4214 0.4333