YEARLY HIGH
0.0697 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.0595 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0642 LSL

2017 GYD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GYD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 0.0697. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.0595.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0103 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0653 to the December average rate of 0.0635, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0697 was down 14.81% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0819, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 349 LSL
2016 Average 357 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 297 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51.36 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0686
0.0615
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 0.0637, compared to 0.0647 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0637
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0647

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0067 LSL (High: 0.0662 / Low: 0.0595). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 LSL (High: 0.0631 / Low: 0.0610).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0067
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

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 0.0045 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.0680) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0680), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.02%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.0680
2016 Avg (November) 0.0680

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0668 0.0637 0.0653
February 0.0651 0.0622 0.0637
March 0.0643 0.0599 0.0622
April 0.0671 0.0628 0.0649
May 0.0657 0.0619 0.0640
June 0.0631 0.0610 0.0620
July 0.0651 0.0622 0.0633
August 0.0655 0.0625 0.0639
September 0.0658 0.0617 0.0633
October 0.0685 0.0642 0.0660
November 0.0697 0.0659 0.0680
December 0.0662 0.0595 0.0635