YEARLY HIGH
0.0222 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0159 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0194 BBD

2017 LRD to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LRD to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 25, valuing the pair at 0.0222. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 0.0159.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0063 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0214 to the December average rate of 0.0159, the exchange rate registered a net change of -25.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0222 was down 6.85% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0239, 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 111 BBD
2016 Average 112 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 80 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31.47 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0221
0.0154
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD to BBD 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 0.0213, compared to 0.0176 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0213
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0176

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0048 BBD (High: 0.0222 / Low: 0.0174). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BBD (High: 0.0159 / Low: 0.0159).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0048
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 0.0216) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0221), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0006 (-2.59%).

2017 Avg (July) 0.0216
2016 Avg (July) 0.0221

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0220 0.0210 0.0214
February 0.0214 0.0211 0.0212
March 0.0214 0.0211 0.0213
April 0.0213 0.0212 0.0212
May 0.0215 0.0212 0.0212
June 0.0215 0.0212 0.0213
July 0.0222 0.0213 0.0216
August 0.0222 0.0174 0.0179
September 0.0174 0.0170 0.0171
October 0.0170 0.0168 0.0169
November 0.0168 0.0159 0.0162
December 0.0159 0.0159 0.0159