YEARLY HIGH
1.6162 MXN
YEARLY LOW
1.3202 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4220 MXN

2017 LSL to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LSL to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 1.6162. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 1.3202.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2960 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5768 to the December average rate of 1.4656, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.6162 was up 6.13% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.5229, 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 8,081 MXN
2016 Average 6,384 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 6,601 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,480.23 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.6003
1.3180
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to MXN 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 1.4705, compared to 1.3736 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0968 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4705
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3736

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.2478 MXN (High: 1.6009 / Low: 1.3531). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0408 MXN (High: 1.3610 / Low: 1.3202).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2478
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0408

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 0.1014 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.5768) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.1076), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4692 (+42.36%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.5768
2016 Avg (January) 1.1076

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6162 1.5069 1.5768
February 1.5749 1.5136 1.5346
March 1.5293 1.3954 1.4931
April 1.4561 1.3405 1.3917
May 1.4501 1.4013 1.4172
June 1.4619 1.3737 1.4094
July 1.3900 1.3225 1.3587
August 1.3792 1.3252 1.3445
September 1.3840 1.3366 1.3559
October 1.4279 1.3307 1.3755
November 1.3610 1.3202 1.3415
December 1.6009 1.3531 1.4656