YEARLY HIGH
5.6530 KGS
YEARLY LOW
4.2338 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.1709 KGS

2017 LSL to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LSL to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 5.6530. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 4.2338.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4193 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.1229 to the December average rate of 5.3032, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.6530 was up 9.51% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.1622, 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 28,265 KGS
2016 Average 23,825 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 21,169 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,096.29 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5.4003
4.8644
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to KGS 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 5.2016, compared to 5.1402 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0614 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.2016
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.1402

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 1.0599 KGS (High: 5.2937 / Low: 4.2338). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1816 KGS (High: 5.3988 / Low: 5.2172).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.0599
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1816

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 0.3033 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 5.3032) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.9938), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3094 (+6.19%).

2017 Avg (December) 5.3032
2016 Avg (December) 4.9938

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.2393 5.0334 5.1229
February 5.3380 5.1436 5.2415
March 5.5312 5.1121 5.3557
April 5.2046 4.9078 5.0524
May 5.2719 4.9497 5.1193
June 5.3988 5.2172 5.3177
July 5.3804 5.1641 5.2729
August 5.2937 4.2338 5.1395
September 5.3311 5.0478 5.2131
October 5.1318 4.8275 5.0031
November 5.1043 4.7726 4.9090
December 5.6530 5.0641 5.3032