YEARLY HIGH
1.8400 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.5548 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7960 LTL

2017 AWG to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AWG to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 1.8400. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 17, dropping to 0.5548.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2852 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5256 to the December average rate of 0.5592, the exchange rate registered a net change of -63.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.8400 was down 0.27% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.8450, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,200 LTL
2016 Average 8,607 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 2,774 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,425.95 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.9179
0.4315
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 1.0338, compared to 0.5583 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4755 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0338
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5583

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 1.2845 LTL (High: 1.8400 / Low: 0.5555). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 LTL (High: 0.5556 / Low: 0.5549).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.2845
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.1150 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1150

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.5256) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.7345), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2089 (-12.04%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.5256
2016 Avg (January) 1.7345

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8400 0.5555 1.5256
February 1.8167 0.5551 1.0923
March 1.8205 1.7703 1.7940
April 1.7908 0.5548 0.6790
May 0.5556 0.5549 0.5554
June 0.5587 0.5554 0.5566
July 0.5587 0.5569 0.5571
August 0.5602 0.5566 0.5582
September 0.5583 0.5566 0.5570
October 0.5587 0.5580 0.5585
November 0.5597 0.5585 0.5596
December 0.5597 0.5582 0.5592