2017 AUD to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.0303 LSL

YEARLY LOW

9.5076 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.2060 LSL

2017 AUD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AUD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 11.0303. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 25, dropping to 9.5076.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5227 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.0944 to the December average rate of 10.0568, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 11.0303 was down 6.73% compared to the 2016 peak of 11.8262, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 55,151 LSL

2016 Average 54,611 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 47,538 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,613.47 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

10.8583

9.6285

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 9.9656, compared to 10.4464 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4807 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.9656

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.4464

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.8908 LSL (High: 10.4765 / Low: 9.5858). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3411 LSL (High: 10.2694 / Low: 9.9283).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.8908

February Spread (Stable) ±0.3411

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.6990 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6990

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 10.7558) against the same month in 2016 (average: 10.5128), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2430 (+2.31%).

2017 Avg (November) 10.7558

2016 Avg (November) 10.5128

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.2732	9.8820	10.0944
February	10.2694	9.9283	10.1301
March	10.2358	9.5076	9.8375
April	10.4666	9.7738	10.1557
May	10.0499	9.5913	9.8452
June	10.0275	9.5169	9.7309
July	10.4097	10.0235	10.2365
August	10.6881	10.3013	10.4789
September	10.6440	10.2944	10.4816
October	10.9031	10.4648	10.6686
November	11.0303	10.3331	10.7558
December	10.4765	9.5858	10.0568