YEARLY HIGH
622.8816 SLL
YEARLY LOW
398.8008 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
562.1859 SLL

2017 LSL to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LSL to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 622.8816. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 398.8008.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 224.0808 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 509.9082 to the December average rate of 582.5452, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 622.8816 was up 47.90% compared to the 2016 peak of 421.1612, 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 3,114,408 SLL
2016 Average 1,657,600 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 1,994,004 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,120,403.80 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

589.9722
502.6296
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to SLL 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 558.2262, compared to 566.1457 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.9195 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 558.2262
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 566.1457

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 158.3520 SLL (High: 557.1529 / Low: 398.8008). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 21.8232 SLL (High: 592.4133 / Low: 570.5901).

January Spread (Volatile) ±158.3520
June Spread (Stable) ±21.8232

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 21.0746 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -21.0746

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 582.5452) against the same month in 2016 (average: 398.8130), the exchange rate shifted by +183.7322 (+46.07%).

2017 Avg (December) 582.5452
2016 Avg (December) 398.8130

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 557.1529 398.8008 509.9082
February 573.3067 549.3914 560.5778
March 599.5931 557.4616 576.3750
April 578.0823 536.0344 555.3004
May 583.9298 545.7671 564.5022
June 592.4133 570.5901 582.6937
July 589.0129 553.5914 572.0299
August 582.6187 558.0602 568.6838
September 586.6008 558.0402 574.1197
October 573.6849 538.1053 557.9285
November 557.0758 527.6740 541.5668
December 622.8816 552.6845 582.5452