YEARLY HIGH
0.0795 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.0684 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0740 CHF

2017 LSL to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LSL to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 0.0795. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.0684.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0111 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0745 to the December average rate of 0.0751, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0795 was up 6.28% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0748, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 397 CHF
2016 Average 336 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 342 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 55.58 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0784
0.0695
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to CHF 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 0.0753, compared to 0.0727 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0753
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0727

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0085 CHF (High: 0.0794 / Low: 0.0709). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 CHF (High: 0.0754 / Low: 0.0732).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0085
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.0777) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0639), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0138 (+21.56%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.0777
2016 Avg (March) 0.0639

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0754 0.0732 0.0745
February 0.0779 0.0739 0.0758
March 0.0795 0.0748 0.0777
April 0.0770 0.0723 0.0743
May 0.0757 0.0732 0.0744
June 0.0766 0.0735 0.0752
July 0.0745 0.0714 0.0732
August 0.0740 0.0717 0.0729
September 0.0744 0.0713 0.0731
October 0.0731 0.0703 0.0717
November 0.0721 0.0684 0.0703
December 0.0794 0.0709 0.0751