2017 LSL to SCR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1439 SCR

YEARLY LOW

0.9497 SCR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0213 SCR

2017 LSL to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LSL to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 1.1439. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.9497.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1942 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9883 to the December average rate of 1.0612, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.1439 was up 13.62% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0068, 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 5,719 SCR

2016 Average 4,528 SCR

Yearly Trough Low 4,748 SCR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 970.96 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0694

0.9716

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LSL to SCR 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 1.0199, compared to 1.0226 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0199

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0226

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.1681 SCR (High: 1.1439 / Low: 0.9757). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0563 SCR (High: 1.0314 / Low: 0.9751).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1681

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0563

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 0.0424 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0424

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1.0612) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.9654), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0958 (+9.93%).

2017 Avg (December) 1.0612

2016 Avg (December) 0.9654

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0199	0.9497	0.9883
February	1.0493	0.9848	1.0180
March	1.0948	0.9996	1.0437
April	1.0494	0.9534	1.0013
May	1.0636	0.9856	1.0226
June	1.0807	1.0205	1.0457
July	1.0638	0.9812	1.0321
August	1.0468	0.9800	1.0256
September	1.0691	1.0091	1.0365
October	1.0314	0.9751	1.0004
November	1.0213	0.9525	0.9797
December	1.1439	0.9757	1.0612