YEARLY HIGH
11.9980 SBD
YEARLY LOW
7.6537 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.5829 SBD

2017 LVL to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LVL to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 11.9980. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 7.6537.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.3442 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.9614 to the December average rate of 7.7754, the exchange rate registered a net change of -29.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 11.9980 was down 8.42% compared to the 2016 peak of 13.1005, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LVL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 59,990 SBD
2016 Average 62,612 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 38,269 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,721.16 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

12.2307
7.3346
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LVL 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 9.3744, compared to 7.7913 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5830 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.3744
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.7913

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 4.1791 SBD (High: 11.9398 / Low: 7.7607). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0707 SBD (High: 7.8485 / Low: 7.7778).

February Spread (Volatile) ±4.1791
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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 3.5960 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.5960

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 11.8227) against the same month in 2016 (average: 12.6935), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8708 (-6.86%).

2017 Avg (March) 11.8227
2016 Avg (March) 12.6935

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.9398 7.8261 10.9614
February 11.9398 7.7607 9.4793
March 11.9980 11.6454 11.8227
April 11.8580 7.7637 8.2267
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