2017 LSL to NGN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

29.1882 NGN

YEARLY LOW

22.2679 NGN

YEARLY AVERAGE

25.0735 NGN

2017 LSL to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LSL to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 29.1882. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 22.2679.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.9203 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.1298 to the December average rate of 27.4059, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 29.1882 was up 13.74% compared to the 2016 peak of 25.6630, 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 145,941 NGN

2016 Average 88,839 NGN

Yearly Trough Low 111,340 NGN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,601.49 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

27.8335

22.7022

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to NGN 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 23.8944, compared to 26.2526 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.3582 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.8944

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.2526

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 4.0508 NGN (High: 27.7966 / Low: 23.7458). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5105 NGN (High: 26.3414 / Low: 24.8309).

August Spread (Volatile) ±4.0508

November Spread (Stable) ±1.5105

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.0453 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0453

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 27.4059) against the same month in 2016 (average: 22.7034), the exchange rate shifted by +4.7024 (+20.71%).

2017 Avg (December) 27.4059

2016 Avg (December) 22.7034

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	23.7945	22.2696	23.1298
February	24.4882	22.7622	23.8632
March	25.3460	23.5194	24.3251
April	24.5153	22.2679	23.3984
May	25.1435	23.0920	23.9394
June	26.9987	24.0795	24.7103
July	27.0874	23.2570	24.1382
August	27.7966	23.7458	26.9699
September	28.0999	26.3402	27.2806
October	26.9738	25.2752	26.2353
November	26.3414	24.8309	25.4855
December	29.1882	26.1606	27.4059