YEARLY HIGH
3.2997 LTL
YEARLY LOW
3.1865 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2402 LTL

2017 IMP to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the IMP to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 3.2997. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 3.1865.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1132 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2526 to the December average rate of 3.2235, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.2997 was down 0.52% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.3169, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16,498 LTL
2016 Average 15,435 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 15,932 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 565.99 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.2583
3.2203
JanuFebrMarcApri

IMP to LTL 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 3.2402, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.2402 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2402
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0926 LTL (High: 3.2791 / Low: 3.1865). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 LTL (High: 3.2235 / Low: 3.2235).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0926
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0257 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0257

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 3.2526) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.1104), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1422 (+4.57%).

2017 Avg (January) 3.2526
2016 Avg (January) 3.1104

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2997 3.2139 3.2526
February 3.2701 3.2054 3.2551
March 3.2791 3.1865 3.2294
April 3.2235 3.2235 3.2235