YEARLY HIGH
0.8217 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.2436 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6694 GBP

2017 LTL to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LTL to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.8217. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 0.2436.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5781 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3754 to the December average rate of 0.7460, the exchange rate registered a net change of 98.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.8217 was up 206.04% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2685, 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 4,108 GBP
2016 Average 1,200 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 1,218 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,890.48 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.8345
0.1979
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL to GBP 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 0.5802, compared to 0.7586 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1784 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5802
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7586

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.5764 GBP (High: 0.8217 / Low: 0.2452). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0068 GBP (High: 0.2541 / Low: 0.2473).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5764
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0068

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3125 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3125

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.3754) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2232), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1522 (+68.18%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.3754
2016 Avg (January) 0.2232

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8217 0.2452 0.3754
February 0.8058 0.2436 0.5634
March 0.2541 0.2473 0.2509
April 0.8082 0.2473 0.7362
May 0.7809 0.7670 0.7740
June 0.7917 0.7676 0.7814
July 0.7777 0.7577 0.7687
August 0.7812 0.7560 0.7719
September 0.7738 0.7358 0.7511
October 0.7654 0.7465 0.7576
November 0.7661 0.7391 0.7564
December 0.7510 0.7399 0.7460