YEARLY HIGH
0.3945 SOS
YEARLY LOW
0.3787 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3838 SOS

2017 LBP to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LBP to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 0.3945. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 0.3787.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0158 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3832 to the December average rate of 0.3826, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3945 was down 4.66% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4138, 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 1,973 SOS
2016 Average 1,966 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 1,894 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 79.16 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3852
0.3824
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP to SOS 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 0.3839, compared to 0.3837 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3839
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3837

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0158 SOS (High: 0.3945 / Low: 0.3787). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 SOS (High: 0.3859 / Low: 0.3827).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0158
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.3828) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3802), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0026 (+0.69%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.3828
2016 Avg (November) 0.3802

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3861 0.3799 0.3832
February 0.3879 0.3802 0.3837
March 0.3858 0.3815 0.3842
April 0.3859 0.3827 0.3841
May 0.3915 0.3802 0.3836
June 0.3889 0.3820 0.3844
July 0.3891 0.3811 0.3841
August 0.3905 0.3823 0.3842
September 0.3911 0.3828 0.3850
October 0.3874 0.3817 0.3835
November 0.3945 0.3787 0.3828
December 0.3902 0.3797 0.3826