YEARLY HIGH
751.9383 GNF
YEARLY LOW
622.2979 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
686.2666 GNF

2017 LSL to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LSL to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 751.9383. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 622.2979.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 129.6404 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 691.8633 to the December average rate of 687.0004, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 751.9383 was up 8.91% compared to the 2016 peak of 690.4151, 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 3,759,691 GNF
2016 Average 2,866,666 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 3,111,489 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 648,201.91 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

731.4531
630.8186
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to GNF 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 701.5700, compared to 670.9632 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 30.6068 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 701.5700
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 670.9632

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 77.8356 GNF (High: 733.7204 / Low: 655.8848). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 26.6361 GNF (High: 696.4489 / Low: 669.8128).

December Spread (Volatile) ±77.8356
July Spread (Stable) ±26.6361

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 34.3925 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -34.3925

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 723.0669) against the same month in 2016 (average: 495.7735), the exchange rate shifted by +227.2934 (+45.85%).

2017 Avg (March) 723.0669
2016 Avg (March) 495.7735

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 709.7915 674.2670 691.8633
February 725.8302 693.2795 709.7229
March 751.9383 687.6966 723.0669
April 719.1730 658.3005 688.6744
May 711.6913 675.6287 692.0788
June 719.6372 691.1116 704.0140
July 696.4489 669.8128 686.7501
August 691.8627 663.3337 674.8497
September 698.3453 660.0515 682.0509
October 670.6348 635.3613 655.9236
November 660.4843 622.2979 639.2048
December 733.7204 655.8848 687.0004