YEARLY HIGH
20.2247 MDL
YEARLY LOW
6.0308 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.8217 MDL

2017 LTL to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LTL to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 20.2247. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 1, dropping to 6.0308.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.1939 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.3086 to the December average rate of 17.1784, the exchange rate registered a net change of 84.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 20.2247 was up 204.50% compared to the 2016 peak of 6.6419, 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 101,123 MDL
2016 Average 32,221 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 30,154 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 70,969.55 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

19.7911
4.8492
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL to MDL 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 14.0246, compared to 17.6188 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.5941 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.0246
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.6188

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 14.1572 MDL (High: 20.2247 / Low: 6.0675). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1097 MDL (High: 6.1404 / Low: 6.0308).

January Spread (Volatile) ±14.1572
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1097

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 7.9213 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.9213

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 9.3086) against the same month in 2016 (average: 6.5352), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7734 (+42.44%).

2017 Avg (January) 9.3086
2016 Avg (January) 6.5352

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.2247 6.0675 9.3086
February 20.0041 6.0773 14.0157
March 6.1404 6.0308 6.0944
April 19.4497 6.0308 17.9772
May 19.2550 18.1520 18.5460
June 18.3211 18.0656 18.2059
July 18.1759 18.0031 18.1071
August 18.0476 17.7495 17.8664
September 17.8799 17.5748 17.6689
October 17.6690 17.2370 17.4141
November 17.6824 17.1335 17.4775
December 17.2698 17.0504 17.1784