YEARLY HIGH
1.9225 HNL
YEARLY LOW
1.6320 HNL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7649 HNL

2017 LSL to HNL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LSL to HNL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1.9225. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 1.6320.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2905 HNL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7249 to the December average rate of 1.8006, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.9225 was up 12.17% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.7140, 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 9,612 HNL
2016 Average 7,771 HNL
Yearly Trough Low 8,160 HNL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,452.26 HNL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.8356
1.6591
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to HNL 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 1.7764, compared to 1.7534 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0231 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7764
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7534

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.2037 HNL (High: 1.9225 / Low: 1.7188). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0632 HNL (High: 1.8505 / Low: 1.7872).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2037
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0632

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 0.0797 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0797

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1.8006) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.6820), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1186 (+7.05%).

2017 Avg (December) 1.8006
2016 Avg (December) 1.6820

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7820 1.6701 1.7249
February 1.8181 1.7489 1.7823
March 1.8874 1.7429 1.8209
April 1.8105 1.6830 1.7411
May 1.8240 1.7176 1.7709
June 1.8505 1.7872 1.8186
July 1.8142 1.7401 1.7841
August 1.8037 1.7308 1.7635
September 1.8226 1.7249 1.7823
October 1.7577 1.6574 1.7161
November 1.7310 1.6320 1.6738
December 1.9225 1.7188 1.8006