YEARLY HIGH
0.2565 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.0690 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1079 LTL

2017 LSL to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LSL to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 0.2565. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 0.0690.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1875 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2026 to the December average rate of 0.0762, the exchange rate registered a net change of -62.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2565 was up 5.86% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2423, 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 1,282 LTL
2016 Average 1,054 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 345 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 937.25 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2682
0.0530
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to LTL 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 0.1411, compared to 0.0747 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0664 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1411
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0747

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.1782 LTL (High: 0.2525 / Low: 0.0743). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 LTL (High: 0.0789 / Low: 0.0763).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1782
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1595 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1595

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.2503) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1995), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0508 (+25.47%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.2503
2016 Avg (March) 0.1995

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2432 0.0729 0.2026
February 0.2525 0.0743 0.1495
March 0.2565 0.2403 0.2503
April 0.2404 0.0717 0.0908
May 0.0776 0.0732 0.0755
June 0.0789 0.0763 0.0776
July 0.0780 0.0742 0.0762
August 0.0771 0.0742 0.0755
September 0.0778 0.0736 0.0761
October 0.0750 0.0704 0.0730
November 0.0732 0.0690 0.0709
December 0.0814 0.0726 0.0762