YEARLY HIGH
1.9932 LRD
YEARLY LOW
1.3500 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6124 LRD

2017 HTG to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HTG to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 1.9932. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 10, dropping to 1.3500.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6432 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4017 to the December average rate of 1.9649, the exchange rate registered a net change of 40.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.9932 was up 28.28% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.5538, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,966 LRD
2016 Average 7,091 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 6,750 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,215.76 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.0245
1.3100
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 1.4093, compared to 1.8155 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4062 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4093
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8155

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.4578 LRD (High: 1.9017 / Low: 1.4440). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0322 LRD (High: 1.3822 / Low: 1.3500).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.4578
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0322

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0299 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0299

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1.9649) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.3813), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5837 (+42.26%).

2017 Avg (December) 1.9649
2016 Avg (December) 1.3813

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4328 1.3574 1.4017
February 1.4260 1.3876 1.4082
March 1.4561 1.3565 1.4064
April 1.3899 1.3552 1.3764
May 1.3822 1.3500 1.3695
June 1.5262 1.3777 1.4936
July 1.5228 1.4412 1.4921
August 1.9017 1.4440 1.7681
September 1.8661 1.8177 1.8504
October 1.8912 1.8527 1.8716
November 1.9906 1.8842 1.9457
December 1.9932 1.9523 1.9649