2017 LSL to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1821.1012 STD

YEARLY LOW

1438.2808 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1634.7052 STD

2017 LSL to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LSL to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 25, valuing the pair at 1821.1012. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 1438.2808.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 382.8204 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1704.6262 to the December average rate of 1575.6530, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1821.1012 was up 6.31% compared to the 2016 peak of 1713.0162, 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 9,105,506 STD

2016 Average 7,557,546 STD

Yearly Trough Low 7,191,404 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,914,101.88 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1806.2774

1444.4315

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to STD 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 1715.5268, compared to 1553.8837 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 161.6431 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1715.5268

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1553.8837

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 172.6555 STD (High: 1669.0286 / Low: 1496.3731). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 40.5960 STD (High: 1726.5878 / Low: 1685.9918).

December Spread (Volatile) ±172.6555

January Spread (Stable) ±40.5960

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 76.6154 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -76.6154

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 1776.1236) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1434.7176), the exchange rate shifted by +341.4060 (+23.80%).

2017 Avg (March) 1776.1236

2016 Avg (March) 1434.7176

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1726.5878	1685.9918	1704.6262
February	1795.6142	1698.9440	1742.8613
March	1821.1012	1707.9367	1776.1236
April	1755.3440	1659.0995	1699.5083
May	1702.3551	1646.6509	1675.2956
June	1725.8646	1647.5015	1694.7457
July	1650.1495	1589.8638	1620.7557
August	1586.3542	1543.1634	1567.1730
September	1600.8107	1529.1015	1564.0036
October	1555.5162	1474.9598	1521.1316
November	1510.8105	1438.2808	1474.5854
December	1669.0286	1496.3731	1575.6530