YEARLY HIGH
0.9397 SLL
YEARLY LOW
0.6670 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9096 SLL

2017 LAK to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LAK to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 26, valuing the pair at 0.9397. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 0.6670.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2727 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8499 to the December average rate of 0.9189, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.9397 was up 34.45% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6989, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,699 SLL
2016 Average 2,970 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 3,335 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,363.41 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.9262
0.8430
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK to SLL 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 0.9047, compared to 0.9145 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0099 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9047
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9145

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.2607 SLL (High: 0.9278 / Low: 0.6670). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0100 SLL (High: 0.9152 / Low: 0.9053).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2607
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0100

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 0.9118) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6824), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2293 (+33.60%).

2017 Avg (July) 0.9118
2016 Avg (July) 0.6824

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9278 0.6670 0.8499
February 0.9278 0.8909 0.9109
March 0.9387 0.8929 0.9155
April 0.9331 0.9074 0.9185
May 0.9391 0.9073 0.9186
June 0.9391 0.8997 0.9145
July 0.9397 0.9029 0.9118
August 0.9154 0.9044 0.9094
September 0.9152 0.9053 0.9094
October 0.9252 0.9127 0.9193
November 0.9240 0.9125 0.9185
December 0.9270 0.9138 0.9189