YEARLY HIGH
47.6625 GMD
YEARLY LOW
12.9748 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
39.9343 GMD

2017 LTL to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LTL to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 47.6625. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 12.9748.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 34.6877 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.2174 to the December average rate of 47.5254, the exchange rate registered a net change of 135.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 47.6625 was up 235.15% compared to the 2016 peak of 14.2214, 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 238,313 GMD
2016 Average 68,049 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 64,874 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 173,438.70 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

50.8926
10.4857
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL to GMD 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 33.2070, compared to 46.6617 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 13.4547 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.2070
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 46.6617

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 31.3624 GMD (High: 45.4000 / Low: 14.0376). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1000 GMD (High: 46.0750 / Low: 45.9750).

April Spread (Volatile) ±31.3624
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 17.1473 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -17.1473

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 47.5254) against the same month in 2016 (average: 13.0663), the exchange rate shifted by +34.4591 (+263.72%).

2017 Avg (December) 47.5254
2016 Avg (December) 13.0663

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 44.1300 12.9748 20.2174
February 44.7000 13.5868 31.0003
March 14.1755 13.5708 13.8530
April 45.4000 14.0376 42.0933
May 46.2600 45.5000 46.0992
June 46.2250 45.8500 45.9786
July 46.0750 45.9750 46.0240
August 46.2500 45.2500 45.9116
September 46.1500 45.8750 46.0456
October 47.5200 46.0350 47.0729
November 47.5833 47.2500 47.3907
December 47.6625 47.4000 47.5254