YEARLY HIGH
1.2534 MVR
YEARLY LOW
1.0625 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1607 MVR

2017 LSL to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LSL to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 1.2534. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 1.0625.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1909 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1354 to the December average rate of 1.1735, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.2534 was up 9.93% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.1402, 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 6,267 MVR
2016 Average 5,208 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 5,313 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 954.55 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.2200
1.0768
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to MVR 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 1.1717, compared to 1.1498 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0219 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1717
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1498

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.1346 MVR (High: 1.2534 / Low: 1.1188). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0484 MVR (High: 1.2311 / Low: 1.1827).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1346
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0484

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 0.0545 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0545

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1.1735) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.1046), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0689 (+6.24%).

2017 Avg (December) 1.1735
2016 Avg (December) 1.1046

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1609 1.1092 1.1354
February 1.1986 1.1480 1.1701
March 1.2393 1.1555 1.2012
April 1.1910 1.1125 1.1467
May 1.2105 1.1243 1.1684
June 1.2311 1.1827 1.2081
July 1.2061 1.1508 1.1803
August 1.1917 1.0707 1.1587
September 1.1992 1.1342 1.1723
October 1.1558 1.0842 1.1251
November 1.1203 1.0625 1.0887
December 1.2534 1.1188 1.1735