YEARLY HIGH
2.2881 UAH
YEARLY LOW
1.8273 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0002 UAH

2017 LSL to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LSL to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 2.2881. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 1.8273.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4609 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0126 to the December average rate of 2.0997, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.2881 was up 14.73% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.9944, 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 11,441 UAH
2016 Average 8,721 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 9,136 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,304.28 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.1204
1.8710
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to UAH 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 2.0274, compared to 1.9730 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0543 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0274
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9730

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.3184 UAH (High: 2.2881 / Low: 1.9697). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0700 UAH (High: 1.9748 / Low: 1.9048).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.3184
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0700

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 0.0959 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0959

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 2.0997) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.8951), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2045 (+10.79%).

2017 Avg (December) 2.0997
2016 Avg (December) 1.8951

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0560 1.9469 2.0126
February 2.0957 2.0046 2.0501
March 2.1772 2.0185 2.0903
April 2.0619 1.9326 1.9944
May 2.0555 1.9440 1.9931
June 2.0611 1.9901 2.0237
July 2.0072 1.9260 1.9756
August 1.9748 1.9048 1.9338
September 2.0316 1.9540 1.9910
October 1.9905 1.8914 1.9465
November 1.9785 1.8273 1.8918
December 2.2881 1.9697 2.0997