YEARLY HIGH
16.8193 GYD
YEARLY LOW
14.3415 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.5959 GYD

2017 LSL to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LSL to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 16.8193. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 14.3415.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4778 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.3224 to the December average rate of 15.7586, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 16.8193 was up 8.81% compared to the 2016 peak of 15.4572, 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 84,096 GYD
2016 Average 70,248 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 71,708 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,388.90 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

16.2589
14.5632
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to GYD 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 15.7121, compared to 15.4797 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2324 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.7121
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.4797

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 1.7118 GYD (High: 16.8193 / Low: 15.1075). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5610 GYD (High: 16.4056 / Low: 15.8446).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.7118
June Spread (Stable) ±0.5610

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 0.6637 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6637

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 15.7586) against the same month in 2016 (average: 14.8627), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8959 (+6.03%).

2017 Avg (December) 15.7586
2016 Avg (December) 14.8627

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.6961 14.9790 15.3224
February 16.0699 15.3499 15.6898
March 16.6939 15.5451 16.0864
April 15.9308 14.9132 15.4226
May 16.1639 15.2171 15.6340
June 16.4056 15.8446 16.1176
July 16.0896 15.3652 15.7971
August 15.9985 15.2749 15.6592
September 16.2162 15.1984 15.8087
October 15.5702 14.6038 15.1502
November 15.1853 14.3415 14.7045
December 16.8193 15.1075 15.7586