YEARLY HIGH
1.0000 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.3031 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8673 USD

2017 LTL to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LTL to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 1.0000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.3031.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6969 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4638 to the December average rate of 1.0000, the exchange rate registered a net change of 115.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0000 was up 200.54% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3327, 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 5,000 USD
2016 Average 1,621 USD
Yearly Trough Low 1,515 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,484.71 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0690
0.2406
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL to USD 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 0.7346, compared to 1.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2654 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7346
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.6969 USD (High: 1.0000 / Low: 0.3031). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 USD (High: 1.0000 / Low: 1.0000).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.6969
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.3934 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3934

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.4638) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3215), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1423 (+44.27%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.4638
2016 Avg (January) 0.3215

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0000 0.3031 0.4638
February 1.0000 0.3058 0.7031
March 0.3138 0.3050 0.3097
April 1.0000 0.3102 0.9310
May 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000
June 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000
July 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000
August 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000
September 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000
October 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000
November 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000
December 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000