YEARLY HIGH
0.0834 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.0597 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0692 LRD

2017 LBP to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LBP to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 0.0834. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 26, dropping to 0.0597.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0237 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0621 to the December average rate of 0.0828, the exchange rate registered a net change of 33.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0834 was up 32.77% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0628, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 417 LRD
2016 Average 296 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 298 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 118.70 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0849
0.0595
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.0624, compared to 0.0760 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0137 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0624
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0760

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0171 LRD (High: 0.0769 / Low: 0.0598). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 LRD (High: 0.0628 / Low: 0.0619).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0171
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.0828) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0609), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0218 (+35.85%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.0828
2016 Avg (December) 0.0609

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0633 0.0602 0.0621
February 0.0629 0.0616 0.0625
March 0.0631 0.0618 0.0624
April 0.0628 0.0619 0.0624
May 0.0629 0.0617 0.0624
June 0.0631 0.0615 0.0623
July 0.0633 0.0597 0.0616
August 0.0769 0.0598 0.0746
September 0.0782 0.0763 0.0775
October 0.0791 0.0774 0.0783
November 0.0833 0.0784 0.0814
December 0.0834 0.0822 0.0828