YEARLY HIGH
14.5338 DJF
YEARLY LOW
12.3532 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.4452 DJF

2017 LSL to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LSL to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 14.5338. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 12.3532.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1807 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.2015 to the December average rate of 13.6177, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 14.5338 was up 8.98% compared to the 2016 peak of 13.3360, 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 72,669 DJF
2016 Average 60,629 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 61,766 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,903.37 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

13.9997
12.5597
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to DJF 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 13.5461, compared to 13.3443 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.5461
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.3443

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 1.5466 DJF (High: 14.5338 / Low: 12.9873). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4354 DJF (High: 14.0907 / Low: 13.6553).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.5466
June Spread (Stable) ±0.4354

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 0.5857 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5857

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 13.6177) against the same month in 2016 (average: 12.8688), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7489 (+5.82%).

2017 Avg (December) 13.6177
2016 Avg (December) 12.8688

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.4960 12.9257 13.2015
February 13.8254 13.2941 13.5424
March 14.3557 13.3417 13.8670
April 13.8253 12.8304 13.2812
May 13.8777 13.0966 13.5047
June 14.0907 13.6553 13.8797
July 13.9625 13.2713 13.6260
August 13.8041 13.2691 13.4868
September 13.9125 13.1728 13.5945
October 13.3934 12.5858 13.0614
November 13.0905 12.3532 12.6797
December 14.5338 12.9873 13.6177