YEARLY HIGH
3.9435 LSL
YEARLY LOW
3.3453 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6238 LSL

2017 AED to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AED to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 3.9435. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 3.3453.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5982 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6859 to the December average rate of 3.5798, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.9435 was down 14.05% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.5882, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 19,718 LSL
2016 Average 20,015 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 16,726 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,991.19 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.8749
3.4739
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED 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 3.5964, compared to 3.6512 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0548 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5964
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.6512

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.4022 LSL (High: 3.7475 / Low: 3.3453). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1160 LSL (High: 3.5683 / Low: 3.4522).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.4022
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1160

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2617 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2617

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 3.8415) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.8065), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0351 (+0.92%).

2017 Avg (November) 3.8415
2016 Avg (November) 3.8065

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7441 3.6094 3.6859
February 3.6644 3.5247 3.5975
March 3.6523 3.3943 3.5142
April 3.7966 3.5204 3.6670
May 3.7195 3.5085 3.6067
June 3.5683 3.4522 3.5074
July 3.6694 3.4898 3.5718
August 3.6707 3.5299 3.6042
September 3.6994 3.4984 3.5808
October 3.8675 3.6299 3.7292
November 3.9435 3.7181 3.8415
December 3.7475 3.3453 3.5798