YEARLY HIGH
3.3016 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.9998 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4301 LTL

2017 BSD to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BSD to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 3.3016. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 0.9998.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3018 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7433 to the December average rate of 1.0000, the exchange rate registered a net change of -63.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.3016 was down 0.66% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.3235, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16,508 LTL
2016 Average 15,435 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 4,999 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,508.94 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.4524
0.7771
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BSD 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 1.8603, compared to 1.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8603 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8603
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 2.3018 LTL (High: 3.3016 / Low: 0.9998). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 LTL (High: 1.0000 / Low: 1.0000).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.3018
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.0071 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0071

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 2.7433) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.1104), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3671 (-11.80%).

2017 Avg (January) 2.7433
2016 Avg (January) 3.1104

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.3016 0.9998 2.7433
February 3.2701 1.0000 1.9667
March 3.2791 3.1865 3.2294
April 3.2235 1.0000 1.2223
May 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000
June 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000
July 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000
August 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000
September 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000
October 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000
November 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000
December 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000