2017 GMD to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.6482 LRD

YEARLY LOW

1.9461 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2758 LRD

2017 GMD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GMD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 2.6482. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 1, dropping to 1.9461.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7021 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1506 to the December average rate of 2.6406, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.6482 was up 17.48% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.2541, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,241 LRD

2016 Average 10,639 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 9,731 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,510.33 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.7031

1.9525

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to LRD 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 2.0922, compared to 2.4594 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3672 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0922

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4594

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.5887 LRD (High: 2.5348 / Low: 1.9461). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0155 LRD (High: 2.6482 / Low: 2.6327).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.5887

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0155

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0415 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0415

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 2.5996) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.1319), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4677 (+21.94%).

2017 Avg (November) 2.5996

2016 Avg (November) 2.1319

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1953	2.0967	2.1506
February	2.1600	2.1104	2.1334
March	2.1235	2.0773	2.1007
April	2.0999	2.0704	2.0837
May	2.0768	2.0151	2.0422
June	2.0603	2.0282	2.0428
July	2.0434	1.9553	2.0150
August	2.5348	1.9461	2.4479
September	2.5567	2.4976	2.5389
October	2.5632	2.4839	2.5143
November	2.6482	2.5164	2.5996
December	2.6482	2.6327	2.6406