YEARLY HIGH
0.1514 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.1058 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1319 SCR

2017 LRD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LRD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 27, valuing the pair at 0.1514. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 23, dropping to 0.1058.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0456 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1429 to the December average rate of 0.1110, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1514 was down 11.07% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1702, 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 757 SCR
2016 Average 744 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 529 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 227.94 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1495
0.1075
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD to SCR 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 0.1432, compared to 0.1205 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0227 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1432
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1205

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0359 SCR (High: 0.1508 / Low: 0.1149). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 SCR (High: 0.1446 / Low: 0.1402).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0359
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0246 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0246

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 0.1460) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1457), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+0.21%).

2017 Avg (July) 0.1460
2016 Avg (July) 0.1457

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1474 0.1384 0.1429
February 0.1446 0.1402 0.1427
March 0.1460 0.1373 0.1433
April 0.1455 0.1384 0.1431
May 0.1461 0.1413 0.1439
June 0.1490 0.1407 0.1434
July 0.1514 0.1407 0.1460
August 0.1508 0.1149 0.1214
September 0.1190 0.1144 0.1166
October 0.1183 0.1130 0.1158
November 0.1168 0.1058 0.1122
December 0.1121 0.1069 0.1110