2017 BSD to LRD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 BSD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the BSD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 125.5505. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 31, dropping to 89.9910.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 35.5595 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 93.6687 to the December average rate of 125.4940, the exchange rate registered a net change of 33.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 125.5505 was up 32.51% compared to the 2016 peak of 94.7500, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BSD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
BSD 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 94.0298, compared to 114.8410 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 20.8112 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 25.0791 LRD (High: 115.0881 / Low: 90.0090). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0857 LRD (High: 125.5505 / Low: 125.4649).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and December, 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 1.1835 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 125.4940) against the same month in 2016 (average: 91.9389), the exchange rate shifted by +33.5551 (+36.50%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 95.5306 | 90.9374 | 93.6687 |
| February | 95.0041 | 93.6778 | 94.2642 |
| March | 95.0041 | 93.5000 | 93.9660 |
| April | 94.4974 | 93.9950 | 94.2136 |
| May | 94.5103 | 92.9946 | 94.1422 |
| June | 94.4974 | 92.9928 | 93.9239 |
| July | 93.9963 | 89.9910 | 92.7404 |
| August | 115.0881 | 90.0090 | 112.3667 |
| September | 117.6623 | 115.0750 | 116.9059 |
| October | 119.3416 | 117.6493 | 118.3433 |
| November | 125.5250 | 119.3416 | 123.1959 |
| December | 125.5505 | 125.4649 | 125.4940 |