2017 LSL to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 LSL to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the LSL to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 47.4838. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 39.9372.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.5466 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 42.6842 to the December average rate of 44.1832, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 47.4838 was up 9.03% compared to the 2016 peak of 43.5504, 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 SOS 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 43.8376, compared to 43.2541 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5835 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 5.4482 SOS (High: 47.4838 / Low: 42.0356). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5986 SOS (High: 43.6675 / Low: 42.0690).
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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.8645 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 44.1832) against the same month in 2016 (average: 41.3153), the exchange rate shifted by +2.8679 (+6.94%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43.6675 | 42.0690 | 42.6842 |
| February | 44.6429 | 42.9481 | 43.8225 |
| March | 46.4699 | 43.2540 | 44.8047 |
| April | 44.6240 | 41.8071 | 43.0528 |
| May | 45.2766 | 42.4670 | 43.6993 |
| June | 46.1356 | 44.2609 | 44.9622 |
| July | 44.9888 | 42.6734 | 44.0615 |
| August | 45.4300 | 42.8828 | 43.7102 |
| September | 45.4951 | 42.6494 | 44.1845 |
| October | 43.8678 | 40.8182 | 42.3200 |
| November | 42.8803 | 39.9372 | 41.0651 |
| December | 47.4838 | 42.0356 | 44.1832 |