YEARLY HIGH
5.2462 INR
YEARLY LOW
4.5165 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.8959 INR

2017 LSL to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LSL to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 5.2462. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 4.5165.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7297 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.0291 to the December average rate of 4.8913, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.2462 was up 4.72% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.0099, 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 26,231 INR
2016 Average 22,918 INR
Yearly Trough Low 22,583 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,648.35 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5.1561
4.5472
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to INR 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 4.9775, compared to 4.8144 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1631 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.9775
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.8144

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.5111 INR (High: 5.1977 / Low: 4.6866). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1280 INR (High: 5.0612 / Low: 4.9331).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.5111
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1280

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 0.3116 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3116

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 5.1054) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.3558), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7496 (+17.21%).

2017 Avg (March) 5.1054
2016 Avg (March) 4.3558

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1278 4.9429 5.0291
February 5.1856 4.9608 5.0685
March 5.2462 4.8311 5.1054
April 4.9830 4.6311 4.7938
May 5.0109 4.7340 4.8647
June 5.0612 4.9331 5.0035
July 5.0191 4.7882 4.9127
August 4.9366 4.7228 4.8333
September 4.9806 4.8060 4.8992
October 4.8515 4.5679 4.7517
November 4.7175 4.5165 4.5979
December 5.1977 4.6866 4.8913