YEARLY HIGH
0.7445 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.2257 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6233 XDR

2017 LTL to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LTL to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.7445. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.2257.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5188 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3432 to the December average rate of 0.7064, the exchange rate registered a net change of 105.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.7445 was up 213.65% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2374, 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 3,723 XDR
2016 Average 1,166 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 1,129 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,593.84 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.7771
0.1788
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL to XDR 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 0.5375, compared to 0.7092 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1718 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5375
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7092

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.5186 XDR (High: 0.7445 / Low: 0.2260). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 XDR (High: 0.2299 / Low: 0.2264).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5186
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

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 0.2901 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2901

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.3432) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2326), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1105 (+47.52%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.3432
2016 Avg (January) 0.2326

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7445 0.2260 0.3432
February 0.7408 0.2257 0.5187
March 0.2299 0.2264 0.2286
April 0.7394 0.2286 0.6839
May 0.7324 0.7224 0.7273
June 0.7255 0.7187 0.7231
July 0.7217 0.7109 0.7167
August 0.7118 0.7028 0.7086
September 0.7088 0.6990 0.7038
October 0.7133 0.7068 0.7095
November 0.7142 0.7042 0.7102
December 0.7093 0.7022 0.7064