2017 BND to LRD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 BND to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the BND to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 94.0774. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 62.8592.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31.2182 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 65.5220 to the December average rate of 93.2268, the exchange rate registered a net change of 42.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 94.0774 was up 33.04% compared to the 2016 peak of 70.7124, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BND based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
BND 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 66.9648, compared to 84.6635 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 17.6987 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 19.0387 LRD (High: 85.2770 / Low: 66.2384). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8636 LRD (High: 67.8534 / Low: 66.9898).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2475 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 93.2268) against the same month in 2016 (average: 64.0185), the exchange rate shifted by +29.2083 (+45.62%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67.0817 | 62.8592 | 65.5220 |
| February | 67.6189 | 66.1010 | 66.6404 |
| March | 68.2047 | 65.7894 | 66.8717 |
| April | 67.8534 | 66.9898 | 67.3416 |
| May | 68.2814 | 65.9552 | 67.5174 |
| June | 68.5487 | 67.2121 | 67.8953 |
| July | 69.0470 | 66.0976 | 67.6478 |
| August | 85.2770 | 66.2384 | 82.5852 |
| September | 87.3645 | 84.4903 | 86.6388 |
| October | 87.6788 | 86.1679 | 86.9789 |
| November | 93.3452 | 87.4816 | 90.9032 |
| December | 94.0774 | 92.6799 | 93.2268 |