YEARLY HIGH
4.4431 LTL
YEARLY LOW
4.2128 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.2896 LTL

2016 XDR to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XDR to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 4.4431. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 4.2128.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2303 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2986 to the December average rate of 4.4126, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.4431 was up 2.04% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.3542, 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 22,215 LTL
2015 Average 21,151 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 21,064 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,151.44 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.4289
4.2333
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 4.2782, compared to 4.3010 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0228 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2782
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3010

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1749 LTL (High: 4.4225 / Low: 4.2476). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0218 LTL (High: 4.2831 / Low: 4.2613).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1749
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0218

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0219 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0219

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 4.4126) against the same month in 2015 (average: 4.3087), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1039 (+2.41%).

2016 Avg (December) 4.4126
2015 Avg (December) 4.3087

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.3203 4.2587 4.2986
February 4.3105 4.2443 4.2782
March 4.3137 4.2460 4.2780
April 4.2823 4.2489 4.2603
May 4.2831 4.2613 4.2708
June 4.3244 4.2471 4.2834
July 4.3030 4.2769 4.2910
August 4.3051 4.2327 4.2691
September 4.2847 4.2247 4.2554
October 4.2733 4.2128 4.2496
November 4.4225 4.2476 4.3283
December 4.4431 4.3583 4.4126