YEARLY HIGH
11.3722 LSL
YEARLY LOW
9.3222 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.2658 LSL

2017 CAD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CAD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 11.3722. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 25, dropping to 9.3222.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0499 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.2468 to the December average rate of 10.3050, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 11.3722 was down 6.01% compared to the 2016 peak of 12.0996, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 56,861 LSL
2016 Average 55,474 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 46,611 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,249.69 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

11.2017
9.5022
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 9.9035, compared to 10.6281 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7246 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.9035
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.6281

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 1.0780 LSL (High: 10.8478 / Low: 9.7698). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2459 LSL (High: 10.3900 / Low: 10.1440).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.0780
January Spread (Stable) ±0.2459

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 0.7550 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7550

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 11.0601) against the same month in 2016 (average: 10.3901), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6700 (+6.45%).

2017 Avg (November) 11.0601
2016 Avg (November) 10.3901

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.3900 10.1440 10.2468
February 10.2972 9.8244 10.0838
March 10.0701 9.3222 9.6438
April 10.4673 9.5431 10.0235
May 9.9658 9.5580 9.7428
June 10.0596 9.4496 9.6803
July 10.5390 10.0498 10.3321
August 10.6636 10.3598 10.5025
September 10.9048 10.4474 10.6971
October 11.0869 10.6513 10.8718
November 11.3722 10.6152 11.0601
December 10.8478 9.7698 10.3050