2017 LSL to HKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6359 HKD

YEARLY LOW

0.5386 HKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5860 HKD

2017 LSL to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LSL to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.6359. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 0.5386.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0973 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5730 to the December average rate of 0.5952, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6359 was up 9.19% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5824, 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 3,180 HKD

2016 Average 2,648 HKD

Yearly Trough Low 2,693 HKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 486.69 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6106

0.5481

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to HKD 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 0.5888, compared to 0.5832 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0057 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5888

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5832

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0684 HKD (High: 0.6359 / Low: 0.5675). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0199 HKD (High: 0.6150 / Low: 0.5951).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0684

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0199

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 0.0245 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0245

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.5952) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5595), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0357 (+6.38%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.5952

2016 Avg (December) 0.5595

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5851	0.5640	0.5730
February	0.5995	0.5764	0.5874
March	0.6230	0.5793	0.6019
April	0.6016	0.5572	0.5774
May	0.6047	0.5698	0.5880
June	0.6150	0.5951	0.6053
July	0.6093	0.5796	0.5953
August	0.6035	0.5799	0.5909
September	0.6087	0.5750	0.5943
October	0.5855	0.5494	0.5700
November	0.5718	0.5386	0.5533
December	0.6359	0.5675	0.5952