YEARLY HIGH
3.8791 GMD
YEARLY LOW
3.1058 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.4444 GMD

2017 LSL to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LSL to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 3.8791. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 3.1058.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7732 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2166 to the December average rate of 3.6207, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.8791 was up 20.63% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.2157, 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 19,395 GMD
2016 Average 14,346 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 15,529 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,866.16 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.6611
3.1762
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to GMD 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 3.4060, compared to 3.4829 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0770 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.4060
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4829

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.4355 GMD (High: 3.8791 / Low: 3.4435). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1235 GMD (High: 3.6237 / Low: 3.5002).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.4355
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1235

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 0.1089 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1089

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 3.6207) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.0871), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5336 (+17.28%).

2017 Avg (December) 3.6207
2016 Avg (December) 3.0871

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2971 3.1058 3.2166
February 3.4377 3.2502 3.3434
March 3.5871 3.3699 3.4672
April 3.4917 3.2485 3.3583
May 3.5773 3.3854 3.4808
June 3.6237 3.5002 3.5693
July 3.5907 3.4152 3.5089
August 3.5538 3.4178 3.4684
September 3.5875 3.3931 3.5019
October 3.5620 3.3335 3.4378
November 3.4753 3.2648 3.3596
December 3.8791 3.4435 3.6207