YEARLY HIGH
256.9890 STD
YEARLY LOW
163.0401 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
212.1972 STD

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,284,945 STD
2016 Average 1,240,860 STD
Yearly Trough Low 815,201 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 469,744.58 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

254.6650
156.6661
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 240.9688
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 183.4257

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

August Spread (Volatile) ±52.7565
October Spread (Stable) ±2.5791

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 43.7105 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -43.7105

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2017 Avg (January) 246.4984
2016 Avg (January) 263.4485

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