YEARLY HIGH
7.0109 SDG
YEARLY LOW
1.9469 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.7687 SDG

2017 LTL to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LTL to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 7.0109. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 1.9469.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.0640 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9813 to the December average rate of 6.7297, the exchange rate registered a net change of 125.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 7.0109 was up 234.20% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.0978, 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 35,054 SDG
2016 Average 9,986 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 9,735 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,319.83 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

7.1990
1.5676
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL to SDG 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 4.8525, compared to 6.6849 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8324 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8525
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.6849

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 4.6377 SDG (High: 6.7085 / Low: 2.0709). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0451 SDG (High: 6.7089 / Low: 6.6638).

April Spread (Volatile) ±4.6377
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0451

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 2.4857 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4857

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 6.7297) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.9818), the exchange rate shifted by +4.7479 (+239.57%).

2017 Avg (December) 6.7297
2016 Avg (December) 1.9818

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.4384 1.9469 2.9813
February 6.4542 1.9541 4.5226
March 2.0980 1.9524 2.0369
April 6.7085 2.0709 6.2230
May 6.6991 6.6444 6.6766
June 6.6954 6.6482 6.6747
July 6.7002 6.6033 6.6697
August 6.7318 6.6302 6.6705
September 6.7089 6.6638 6.6834
October 6.7088 6.6620 6.6798
November 6.7002 6.6437 6.6766
December 7.0109 6.6384 6.7297