YEARLY HIGH
7.9474 SBD
YEARLY LOW
2.3704 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.7760 SBD

2017 LTL to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LTL to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 19, valuing the pair at 7.9474. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 2, dropping to 2.3704.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.5770 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6444 to the December average rate of 7.7754, the exchange rate registered a net change of 113.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 7.9474 was up 195.55% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.6890, 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 39,737 SBD
2016 Average 12,823 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 11,852 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,885.04 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

8.4256
1.8593
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL to SBD 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 5.7606, compared to 7.7913 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.0308 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.7606
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.7913

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 5.4949 SBD (High: 7.8862 / Low: 2.3913). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0707 SBD (High: 7.8485 / Low: 7.7778).

January Spread (Volatile) ±5.4949
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0707

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 3.0662 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0662

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 7.8784) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.5753), the exchange rate shifted by +5.3031 (+205.92%).

2017 Avg (May) 7.8784
2016 Avg (May) 2.5753

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.8862 2.3913 3.6444
February 7.8108 2.3768 5.4727
March 2.4421 2.3704 2.4065
April 7.8707 2.4075 7.2839
May 7.9474 7.8245 7.8784
June 7.9332 7.7940 7.8776
July 7.8862 7.7547 7.8258
August 7.8102 7.6537 7.7426
September 7.8406 7.7152 7.7639
October 7.8485 7.7778 7.8107
November 7.9415 7.7869 7.8296
December 7.8285 7.7370 7.7754