YEARLY HIGH
594.0000 SOS
YEARLY LOW
174.3336 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
502.3256 SOS

2017 LTL to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LTL to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 594.0000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 174.3336.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 419.6664 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 267.9056 to the December average rate of 579.9905, the exchange rate registered a net change of 116.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 594.0000 was up 191.39% compared to the 2016 peak of 203.8506, 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 2,970,000 SOS
2016 Average 962,103 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 871,668 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,098,332.15 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

621.1755
138.8121
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL to SOS 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 425.2798, compared to 579.3714 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 154.0915 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 425.2798
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 579.3714

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 406.4096 SOS (High: 582.2981 / Low: 175.8886). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.3560 SOS (High: 182.1672 / Low: 175.8112).

February Spread (Volatile) ±406.4096
March Spread (Stable) ±6.3560

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 228.1722 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -228.1722

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 579.2646) against the same month in 2016 (average: 181.3614), the exchange rate shifted by +397.9032 (+219.40%).

2017 Avg (November) 579.2646
2016 Avg (November) 181.3614

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 579.1415 174.3336 267.9056
February 582.2981 175.8886 407.1812
March 182.1672 175.8112 179.0090
April 583.5000 179.2046 539.6645
May 589.0000 575.3555 578.7316
June 588.0000 575.1483 579.1872
July 587.0000 571.8475 577.9350
August 589.0000 573.3006 578.5837
September 589.0000 576.5531 580.9786
October 586.6981 576.5798 579.4758
November 594.0000 575.0089 579.2646
December 594.0000 574.8439 579.9905