YEARLY HIGH
2.4372 TWD
YEARLY LOW
2.0809 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2882 TWD

2017 LSL to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LSL to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 2.4372. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 2.0809.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3563 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3433 to the December average rate of 2.2816, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.4372 was up 2.70% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.3731, 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 12,186 TWD
2016 Average 10,994 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 10,405 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,781.53 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.4002
2.1093
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to TWD 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 2.3227, compared to 2.2537 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0690 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3227
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2537

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.2376 TWD (High: 2.4183 / Low: 2.1806). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0645 TWD (High: 2.3763 / Low: 2.3118).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2376
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0645

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.1195 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1195

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 2.3759) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.1255), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2504 (+11.78%).

2017 Avg (March) 2.3759
2016 Avg (March) 2.1255

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3763 2.3118 2.3433
February 2.3773 2.3066 2.3364
March 2.4372 2.2610 2.3759
April 2.3408 2.1975 2.2565
May 2.3368 2.2140 2.2751
June 2.3827 2.3073 2.3490
July 2.3746 2.2685 2.3196
August 2.3290 2.2413 2.2855
September 2.3407 2.2323 2.2916
October 2.2618 2.1228 2.2102
November 2.1957 2.0809 2.1336
December 2.4183 2.1806 2.2816