YEARLY HIGH
0.3089 TRY
YEARLY LOW
0.2564 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2741 TRY

2017 LSL to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LSL to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.3089. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.2564.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0526 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2765 to the December average rate of 0.2923, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3089 was up 19.47% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2586, 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 1,545 TRY
2016 Average 1,034 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 1,282 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 262.91 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2952
0.2611
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to TRY 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 0.2753, compared to 0.2728 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2753
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2728

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0341 TRY (High: 0.2904 / Low: 0.2564). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 TRY (High: 0.2672 / Low: 0.2620).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0341
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0136 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0136

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.2923) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2526), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0397 (+15.73%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.2923
2016 Avg (December) 0.2526

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2904 0.2564 0.2765
February 0.2832 0.2738 0.2771
March 0.2906 0.2711 0.2846
April 0.2773 0.2665 0.2710
May 0.2776 0.2623 0.2693
June 0.2777 0.2697 0.2732
July 0.2752 0.2655 0.2711
August 0.2672 0.2620 0.2649
September 0.2667 0.2604 0.2639
October 0.2744 0.2611 0.2687
November 0.2898 0.2671 0.2760
December 0.3089 0.2806 0.2923