YEARLY HIGH
0.0152 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.0102 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0127 AUD

2017 LRD to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LRD to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0152. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0102.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0050 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0143 to the December average rate of 0.0104, the exchange rate registered a net change of -27.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0152 was down 11.64% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0172, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 76 AUD
2016 Average 75 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 51 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25.13 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0147
0.0100
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD to AUD 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 0.0141, compared to 0.0113 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0141
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0113

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0030 AUD (High: 0.0140 / Low: 0.0109). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 AUD (High: 0.0110 / Low: 0.0107).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0030
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0143) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0167), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0023 (-13.98%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0143
2016 Avg (January) 0.0167

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0152 0.0139 0.0143
February 0.0140 0.0137 0.0138
March 0.0142 0.0137 0.0140
April 0.0142 0.0139 0.0141
May 0.0146 0.0140 0.0143
June 0.0143 0.0139 0.0141
July 0.0141 0.0134 0.0138
August 0.0140 0.0109 0.0113
September 0.0109 0.0106 0.0107
October 0.0110 0.0107 0.0108
November 0.0109 0.0105 0.0107
December 0.0106 0.0102 0.0104