YEARLY HIGH
3.3169 LTL
YEARLY LOW
3.0054 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0867 LTL

2016 USD to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the USD to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 3.3169. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 3.0054.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3115 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1104 to the December average rate of 3.2770, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.3169 was up 5.11% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.1556, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16,585 LTL
2015 Average 15,116 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 15,027 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,557.53 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3.3023
2.9989
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

USD to LTL 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 3.0563, compared to 3.1172 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0610 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0563
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1172

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1896 LTL (High: 3.2660 / Low: 3.0764). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0212 LTL (High: 3.0359 / Low: 3.0147).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1896
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0212

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0424 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0424

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 3.2770) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.1067), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1703 (+5.48%).

2016 Avg (December) 3.2770
2015 Avg (December) 3.1067

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.1251 3.0904 3.1104
February 3.1138 3.0289 3.0680
March 3.1122 3.0233 3.0643
April 3.0359 3.0147 3.0242
May 3.0488 3.0054 3.0281
June 3.0914 3.0215 3.0427
July 3.0975 3.0694 3.0842
August 3.0814 3.0253 3.0540
September 3.0629 3.0267 3.0416
October 3.1110 3.0349 3.0777
November 3.2660 3.0764 3.1687
December 3.3169 3.2112 3.2770