YEARLY HIGH
1.3621 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.3965 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1294 AUD

2017 LTL to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LTL to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 1.3621. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 0.3965.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9656 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6210 to the December average rate of 1.3070, the exchange rate registered a net change of 110.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.3621 was up 189.88% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4699, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LTL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,811 AUD
2016 Average 2,180 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 1,983 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,828.12 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.4395
0.3123
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL to AUD 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 0.9749, compared to 1.2838 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3088 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9749
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2838

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.9508 AUD (High: 1.3594 / Low: 0.4086). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0116 AUD (High: 0.4112 / Low: 0.3996).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.9508
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0116

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.5108 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5108

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 1.3455) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4520), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8935 (+197.66%).

2017 Avg (May) 1.3455
2016 Avg (May) 0.4520

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3594 0.4086 0.6210
February 1.3122 0.3965 0.9171
March 0.4112 0.3996 0.4063
April 1.3389 0.4066 1.2358
May 1.3621 1.3257 1.3455
June 1.3549 1.3004 1.3240
July 1.3194 1.2495 1.2818
August 1.2776 1.2566 1.2633
September 1.2768 1.2407 1.2547
October 1.3055 1.2673 1.2838
November 1.3240 1.2963 1.3119
December 1.3321 1.2806 1.3070