YEARLY HIGH
0.9044 LVL
YEARLY LOW
0.8667 LVL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8785 LVL

2016 XDR to LVL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XDR to LVL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 0.9044. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 0.8667.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0377 LVL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8810 to the December average rate of 0.8982, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.9044 was down 1.37% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.9169, 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 4,522 LVL
2015 Average 4,417 LVL
Yearly Trough Low 4,333 LVL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 188.61 LVL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.9008
0.8691
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to LVL 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 0.8771, compared to 0.8799 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8771
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8799

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0311 LVL (High: 0.9001 / Low: 0.8691). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0068 LVL (High: 0.8807 / Low: 0.8739).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0311
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0068

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.8982) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.8858), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0124 (+1.40%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.8982
2015 Avg (December) 0.8858

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8858 0.8728 0.8810
February 0.8807 0.8739 0.8769
March 0.8817 0.8731 0.8767
April 0.8771 0.8702 0.8736
May 0.8822 0.8715 0.8765
June 0.8864 0.8723 0.8781
July 0.8858 0.8725 0.8773
August 0.8794 0.8682 0.8738
September 0.8774 0.8701 0.8743
October 0.8757 0.8667 0.8717
November 0.9001 0.8691 0.8838
December 0.9044 0.8871 0.8982