YEARLY HIGH
83.9174 SLL
YEARLY LOW
57.8159 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
72.5347 SLL

2017 LRD to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LRD to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 83.9174. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 57.8159.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.1015 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 73.6179 to the December average rate of 60.9339, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 83.9174 was up 34.64% compared to the 2016 peak of 62.3269, 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 419,587 SLL
2016 Average 269,286 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 289,080 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 130,507.32 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

82.9260
58.9346
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD to SLL 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 78.3419, compared to 66.7275 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 11.6143 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 78.3419
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 66.7275

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 23.4166 SLL (High: 81.2325 / Low: 57.8159). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4431 SLL (High: 79.5459 / Low: 79.1027).

January Spread (Volatile) ±23.4166
April Spread (Stable) ±0.4431

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 13.5849 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -13.5849

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 67.3418) against the same month in 2016 (average: 60.5603), the exchange rate shifted by +6.7815 (+11.20%).

2017 Avg (August) 67.3418
2016 Avg (August) 60.5603

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 81.2325 57.8159 73.6179
February 79.2595 77.8159 78.6026
March 80.0245 76.5945 79.1481
April 79.5459 79.1027 79.3534
May 80.6732 78.8814 79.4108
June 80.7766 79.3982 79.9185
July 83.7319 79.3649 80.9267
August 83.9174 65.2076 67.3418
September 65.5008 64.2659 64.5769
October 65.0174 64.0458 64.5537
November 64.0458 60.6071 62.0322
December 61.0551 60.6071 60.9339