2017 LSL to SDG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5700 SDG

YEARLY LOW

0.4604 SDG

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4989 SDG

2017 LSL to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LSL to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.5700. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 0.4604.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1096 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4753 to the December average rate of 0.5129, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5700 was up 17.28% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4860, 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 2,850 SDG

2016 Average 2,105 SDG

Yearly Trough Low 2,302 SDG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 548.23 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5226

0.4688

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to SDG 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 0.4987, compared to 0.4991 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4987

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4991

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0848 SDG (High: 0.5700 / Low: 0.4852). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0169 SDG (High: 0.5272 / Low: 0.5103).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0848

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0169

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 0.0205 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0205

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.5129) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4683), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0446 (+9.54%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.5129

2016 Avg (December) 0.4683

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4852	0.4674	0.4753
February	0.5160	0.4776	0.4880
March	0.5365	0.4831	0.5099
April	0.5159	0.4797	0.4965
May	0.5197	0.4898	0.5041
June	0.5272	0.5103	0.5182
July	0.5169	0.4955	0.5085
August	0.5156	0.4951	0.5039
September	0.5205	0.4913	0.5083
October	0.5010	0.4708	0.4878
November	0.4886	0.4604	0.4733
December	0.5700	0.4852	0.5129