YEARLY HIGH
132.6371 LRD
YEARLY LOW
116.5832 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
124.1469 LRD

2016 XDR to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XDR to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 132.6371. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 116.5832.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.0539 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 118.2599 to the December average rate of 123.8226, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 132.6371 was up 0.26% compared to the 2015 peak of 132.2937, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 663,186 LRD
2015 Average 601,140 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 582,916 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 80,269.60 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

129.3703
116.8223
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to LRD 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 122.2160, compared to 126.0778 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.8618 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 122.2160
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 126.0778

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 9.2478 LRD (High: 128.4179 / Low: 119.1701). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5311 LRD (High: 126.4775 / Low: 124.9464).

April Spread (Volatile) ±9.2478
July Spread (Stable) ±1.5311

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.9184 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9184

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 128.3246) against the same month in 2015 (average: 121.7309), the exchange rate shifted by +6.5937 (+5.42%).

2016 Avg (August) 128.3246
2015 Avg (August) 121.7309

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 123.3136 116.6557 118.2599
February 118.6417 116.5832 117.8679
March 119.2628 116.9596 118.2019
April 128.4179 119.1701 123.9297
May 128.8649 126.8562 127.6419
June 128.7317 125.9633 127.3947
July 126.4775 124.9464 125.6402
August 132.6371 125.5740 128.3246
September 129.1130 127.3323 127.9939
October 128.1323 123.7967 126.3020
November 126.4039 122.6733 124.3836
December 125.2482 121.5851 123.8226