2017 AUD to LRD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 AUD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the AUD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 97.9865. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 65.6545.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.3320 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 69.8398 to the December average rate of 96.0285, the exchange rate registered a net change of 37.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 97.9865 was up 34.72% compared to the 2016 peak of 72.7356, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AUD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
AUD to LRD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 70.9421, compared to 89.4331 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 18.4911 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 19.9809 LRD (High: 91.5892 / Low: 71.6084). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5187 LRD (High: 71.7238 / Low: 70.2051).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.0692 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 96.0285) against the same month in 2016 (average: 67.4356), the exchange rate shifted by +28.5929 (+42.40%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71.7723 | 65.6545 | 69.8398 |
| February | 72.9614 | 71.2803 | 72.2358 |
| March | 73.0387 | 70.1914 | 71.6252 |
| April | 71.7238 | 70.2051 | 71.0386 |
| May | 71.2802 | 68.4161 | 69.9693 |
| June | 71.9010 | 69.7429 | 70.9436 |
| July | 74.6945 | 71.0548 | 72.3653 |
| August | 91.5892 | 71.6084 | 88.9363 |
| September | 94.3161 | 91.4081 | 93.1760 |
| October | 93.2743 | 91.1294 | 92.1892 |
| November | 95.2548 | 91.3963 | 93.9036 |
| December | 97.9865 | 94.1977 | 96.0285 |