YEARLY HIGH
0.6127 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.5202 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5671 LSL

2017 HNL to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HNL to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 0.6127. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.5202.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0926 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5800 to the December average rate of 0.5562, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6127 was down 18.40% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7509, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,064 LSL
2016 Average 3,231 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 2,601 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 462.88 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6024
0.5446
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL 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 0.5633, compared to 0.5709 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0076 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5633
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5709

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0616 LSL (High: 0.5818 / Low: 0.5202). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0191 LSL (High: 0.5595 / Low: 0.5404).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0616
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0191

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 0.0413 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0413

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.5976) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6069), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0093 (-1.53%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.5976
2016 Avg (November) 0.6069

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5988 0.5612 0.5800
February 0.5718 0.5500 0.5612
March 0.5738 0.5298 0.5494
April 0.5942 0.5523 0.5746
May 0.5822 0.5482 0.5648
June 0.5595 0.5404 0.5499
July 0.5747 0.5512 0.5606
August 0.5778 0.5544 0.5671
September 0.5797 0.5487 0.5612
October 0.6034 0.5689 0.5829
November 0.6127 0.5777 0.5976
December 0.5818 0.5202 0.5562