YEARLY HIGH
0.6802 NOK
YEARLY LOW
0.5641 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6218 NOK

2017 LSL to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LSL to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 0.6802. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 0.5641.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1160 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6252 to the December average rate of 0.6331, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6802 was up 7.68% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6317, 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 3,401 NOK
2016 Average 2,864 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 2,821 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 580.21 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6671
0.5722
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to NOK 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 0.6419, compared to 0.6017 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0402 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6419
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6017

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0673 NOK (High: 0.6690 / Low: 0.6018). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0147 NOK (High: 0.6041 / Low: 0.5894).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0673
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0147

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0351 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0351

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.6592) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5512), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1080 (+19.60%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.6592
2016 Avg (March) 0.5512

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6331 0.6117 0.6252
February 0.6474 0.6128 0.6306
March 0.6802 0.6404 0.6592
April 0.6619 0.6183 0.6383
May 0.6515 0.6296 0.6417
June 0.6648 0.6401 0.6567
July 0.6401 0.6058 0.6216
August 0.6041 0.5894 0.5959
September 0.6065 0.5857 0.5956
October 0.5924 0.5735 0.5841
November 0.6071 0.5641 0.5801
December 0.6690 0.6018 0.6331