YEARLY HIGH
14.4849 LSL
YEARLY LOW
3.8988 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.5609 LSL

2017 LTL to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LTL to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 14.4849. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 24, dropping to 3.8988.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.5861 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.2767 to the December average rate of 13.1482, the exchange rate registered a net change of 109.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 14.4849 was up 167.10% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.4231, 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 72,425 LSL
2016 Average 23,835 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 19,494 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52,930.60 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

15.1209
2.9852
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL to LSL 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 9.7109, compared to 13.4108 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.7000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.7109
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.4108

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 9.7857 LSL (High: 13.9450 / Low: 4.1593). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2626 LSL (High: 4.1614 / Low: 3.8988).

April Spread (Volatile) ±9.7857
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2626

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 5.3254 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.3254

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 14.1096) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.4134), the exchange rate shifted by +9.6962 (+219.70%).

2017 Avg (November) 14.1096
2016 Avg (November) 4.4134

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.7137 4.1120 6.2767
February 13.4586 3.9598 9.3219
March 4.1614 3.8988 3.9965
April 13.9450 4.1593 12.5405
May 13.6616 12.8868 13.2472
June 13.1062 12.6800 12.8825
July 13.4779 12.8179 13.1192
August 13.4825 12.9650 13.2384
September 13.5863 12.8496 13.1525
October 14.2042 13.3327 13.6972
November 14.4849 13.6565 14.1096
December 13.7650 12.2865 13.1482