YEARLY HIGH
0.6123 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.4490 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5579 LSL

2017 ETB to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ETB to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.6123. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.4490.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1633 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6000 to the December average rate of 0.4806, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6123 was down 22.72% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7923, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,061 LSL
2016 Average 3,370 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 2,245 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 816.27 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6120
0.4687
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.5790, compared to 0.5368 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0422 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5790
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5368

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0951 LSL (High: 0.5843 / Low: 0.4893). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0216 LSL (High: 0.5664 / Low: 0.5448).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0951
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0216

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0361 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0361

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.6000) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7663), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1662 (-21.69%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.6000
2016 Avg (January) 0.7663

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6123 0.5864 0.6000
February 0.5996 0.5663 0.5829
March 0.5903 0.5468 0.5678
April 0.6072 0.5654 0.5893
May 0.5935 0.5577 0.5759
June 0.5664 0.5448 0.5578
July 0.5784 0.5537 0.5647
August 0.5776 0.5504 0.5674
September 0.5776 0.5475 0.5595
October 0.5843 0.4893 0.5317
November 0.5328 0.5006 0.5167
December 0.5039 0.4490 0.4806