2017 LSL to PHP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 LSL to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the LSL to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 4.0707. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 3.5188.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5519 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6747 to the December average rate of 3.8302, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.0707 was up 10.95% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.6690, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LSL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
LSL to PHP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.7806, compared to 3.7960 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0154 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.4196 PHP (High: 4.0707 / Low: 3.6511). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1015 PHP (High: 3.9171 / Low: 3.8156).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.1923 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 3.8302) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.5895), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2407 (+6.71%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.7458 | 3.6053 | 3.6747 |
| February | 3.8779 | 3.7037 | 3.7841 |
| March | 4.0312 | 3.7400 | 3.8928 |
| April | 3.8523 | 3.5534 | 3.7004 |
| May | 3.8744 | 3.6570 | 3.7620 |
| June | 3.9171 | 3.8156 | 3.8698 |
| July | 3.9512 | 3.7557 | 3.8588 |
| August | 3.9463 | 3.7300 | 3.8496 |
| September | 3.9696 | 3.7457 | 3.8768 |
| October | 3.8410 | 3.6327 | 3.7518 |
| November | 3.6805 | 3.5188 | 3.6090 |
| December | 4.0707 | 3.6511 | 3.8302 |