2017 LSL to MGA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

264.4434 MGA

YEARLY LOW

216.5339 MGA

YEARLY AVERAGE

234.8327 MGA

2017 LSL to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LSL to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 264.4434. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 216.5339.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 47.9096 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 242.3963 to the December average rate of 245.8178, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 264.4434 was up 6.10% compared to the 2016 peak of 249.2428, 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 1,322,217 MGA

2016 Average 1,083,728 MGA

Yearly Trough Low 1,082,669 MGA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 239,547.77 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

249.3944

221.6760

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to MGA 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 240.8762, compared to 228.7893 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.0869 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 240.8762

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 228.7893

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 32.0200 MGA (High: 264.4434 / Low: 232.4235). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.8302 MGA (High: 230.4895 / Low: 221.6592).

December Spread (Volatile) ±32.0200

September Spread (Stable) ±8.8302

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 17.6748 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -17.6748

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 245.8178) against the same month in 2016 (average: 240.4516), the exchange rate shifted by +5.3662 (+2.23%).

2017 Avg (December) 245.8178

2016 Avg (December) 240.4516

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	248.3817	234.6115	242.3963
February	245.1297	233.3460	238.5567
March	261.0419	233.7877	247.0845
April	253.6269	230.0108	237.7796
May	243.3716	230.2883	236.2451
June	253.9432	231.5414	243.1948
July	233.3100	216.8722	225.5201
August	230.0632	216.5339	223.9859
September	230.4895	221.6592	227.2635
October	229.9672	218.8104	224.7968
November	235.9830	218.5564	225.3514
December	264.4434	232.4235	245.8178