2017 LSL to SGD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1122 SGD

YEARLY LOW

0.0938 SGD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1038 SGD

2017 LSL to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LSL to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 0.1122. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.0938.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0183 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1056 to the December average rate of 0.1025, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1122 was up 5.50% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1063, 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 561 SGD

2016 Average 471 SGD

Yearly Trough Low 469 SGD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 91.68 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1102

0.0948

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LSL to SGD 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 0.1064, compared to 0.1013 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1064

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1013

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0110 SGD (High: 0.1089 / Low: 0.0978). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 SGD (High: 0.1085 / Low: 0.1056).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0110

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

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 0.0051 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.1089) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0893), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0196 (+21.96%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.1089

2016 Avg (March) 0.0893

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1073	0.1042	0.1056
February	0.1094	0.1052	0.1071
March	0.1122	0.1041	0.1089
April	0.1077	0.1007	0.1039
May	0.1075	0.1032	0.1053
June	0.1085	0.1056	0.1074
July	0.1066	0.1025	0.1045
August	0.1045	0.1009	0.1028
September	0.1050	0.0999	0.1027
October	0.1014	0.0961	0.0993
November	0.0987	0.0938	0.0961
December	0.1089	0.0978	0.1025