2017 LSL to MDL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5669 MDL

YEARLY LOW

1.2152 MDL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3882 MDL

2017 LSL to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LSL to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 1.5669. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 1.2152.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3517 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4819 to the December average rate of 1.3085, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.5669 was up 5.18% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.4897, 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 7,834 MDL

2016 Average 6,784 MDL

Yearly Trough Low 6,076 MDL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,758.68 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.5540

1.2102

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to MDL 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 1.4608, compared to 1.3156 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1453 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4608

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3156

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.1421 MDL (High: 1.3916 / Low: 1.2495). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0471 MDL (High: 1.3739 / Low: 1.3268).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1421

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0471

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 0.0904 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0904

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 1.5254) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.2866), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2387 (+18.55%).

2017 Avg (March) 1.5254

2016 Avg (March) 1.2866

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5092	1.4499	1.4819
February	1.5477	1.4783	1.5094
March	1.5669	1.4492	1.5254
April	1.4911	1.3869	1.4350
May	1.4457	1.3747	1.4001
June	1.4330	1.3854	1.4133
July	1.4128	1.3436	1.3805
August	1.3739	1.3268	1.3497
September	1.3822	1.2936	1.3439
October	1.3051	1.2152	1.2719
November	1.2663	1.2187	1.2389
December	1.3916	1.2495	1.3085