YEARLY HIGH
0.0814 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0690 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0752 USD

2017 LSL to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LSL to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.0814. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 0.0690.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0124 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0739 to the December average rate of 0.0762, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0814 was up 8.38% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0751, 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 407 USD
2016 Average 341 USD
Yearly Trough Low 345 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 61.76 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0783
0.0702
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to USD 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 0.0757, compared to 0.0747 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0757
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0747

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0087 USD (High: 0.0814 / Low: 0.0726). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 USD (High: 0.0789 / Low: 0.0763).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0087
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

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 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.0762) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0721), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0041 (+5.65%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.0762
2016 Avg (December) 0.0721

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0754 0.0727 0.0739
February 0.0772 0.0743 0.0757
March 0.0802 0.0745 0.0775
April 0.0773 0.0717 0.0743
May 0.0776 0.0732 0.0755
June 0.0789 0.0763 0.0776
July 0.0780 0.0742 0.0762
August 0.0771 0.0742 0.0755
September 0.0778 0.0736 0.0761
October 0.0750 0.0704 0.0730
November 0.0732 0.0690 0.0709
December 0.0814 0.0726 0.0762