YEARLY HIGH
8.8988 XPF
YEARLY LOW
7.0041 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.9736 XPF

2017 LSL to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LSL to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 8.8988. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 7.0041.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8946 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.3128 to the December average rate of 7.6754, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 8.8988 was up 5.93% compared to the 2016 peak of 8.4007, 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 44,494 XPF
2016 Average 36,805 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 35,021 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,473.09 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

8.8299
7.0550
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to XPF 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 8.3741, compared to 7.5730 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.3741
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.5730

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.9779 XPF (High: 8.7398 / Low: 7.7619). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1920 XPF (High: 8.4099 / Low: 8.2179).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.9779
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1920

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.3823 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3823

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 8.6820) against the same month in 2016 (average: 6.9824), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6996 (+24.34%).

2017 Avg (March) 8.6820
2016 Avg (March) 6.9824

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.4099 8.2179 8.3128
February 8.7398 7.7619 8.4897
March 8.8988 8.3623 8.6820
April 8.5446 8.0899 8.3011
May 8.3230 8.0326 8.1766
June 8.4315 8.0428 8.2824
July 8.0428 7.7474 7.9001
August 7.7237 7.5153 7.6268
September 7.7835 7.4343 7.6172
October 7.5826 7.2284 7.4157
November 7.3730 7.0041 7.2029
December 8.1041 7.2893 7.6754