YEARLY HIGH
0.1658 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.0494 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0760 LTL

2017 MDL to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MDL to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 0.1658. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.0494.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1164 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1368 to the December average rate of 0.0582, the exchange rate registered a net change of -57.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1658 was down 0.37% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1664, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 829 LTL
2016 Average 776 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 247 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 581.86 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1751
0.0429
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL to LTL 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 0.0953, compared to 0.0568 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0385 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0953
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0568

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.1154 LTL (High: 0.1648 / Low: 0.0494). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 LTL (High: 0.0555 / Low: 0.0550).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1154
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1009 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.1641) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1550), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0090 (+5.83%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.1641
2016 Avg (March) 0.1550

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1648 0.0494 0.1368
February 0.1645 0.0500 0.0986
March 0.1658 0.1629 0.1641
April 0.1658 0.0514 0.0632
May 0.0551 0.0519 0.0539
June 0.0554 0.0546 0.0549
July 0.0555 0.0550 0.0552
August 0.0563 0.0554 0.0560
September 0.0569 0.0559 0.0566
October 0.0580 0.0566 0.0574
November 0.0584 0.0566 0.0572
December 0.0586 0.0579 0.0582