2017 LRD to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 LRD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the LRD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 256.9890. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 163.0401.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 93.9489 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 246.4984 to the December average rate of 164.8327, the exchange rate registered a net change of -33.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 256.9890 was down 4.12% compared to the 2016 peak of 268.0312, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LRD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
LRD to STD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 240.9688, compared to 183.4257 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 57.5431 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 52.7565 STD (High: 231.1148 / Low: 178.3583). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5791 STD (High: 177.4026 / Low: 174.8235).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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 43.7105 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 246.4984) against the same month in 2016 (average: 263.4485), the exchange rate shifted by -16.9500 (-6.43%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 256.9890 | 240.7467 | 246.4984 |
| February | 247.1250 | 241.5855 | 244.3641 |
| March | 247.9596 | 238.1418 | 243.8972 |
| April | 245.8606 | 238.0964 | 242.8945 |
| May | 241.9799 | 231.3847 | 235.7144 |
| June | 235.7052 | 229.1769 | 232.4441 |
| July | 233.7711 | 223.3419 | 229.2879 |
| August | 231.1148 | 178.3583 | 185.5774 |
| September | 179.3739 | 174.1345 | 175.9262 |
| October | 177.4026 | 174.8235 | 176.0083 |
| November | 175.3806 | 164.0432 | 168.9218 |
| December | 165.7691 | 163.0401 | 164.8327 |