YEARLY HIGH
1.7726 LSL
YEARLY LOW
1.4702 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6114 LSL

2017 NOK to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the NOK to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 1.7726. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 25, dropping to 1.4702.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3024 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5996 to the December average rate of 1.5819, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.7726 was down 6.91% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.9043, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,863 LSL
2016 Average 8,751 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 7,351 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,512.09 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.7451
1.4968
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to LSL 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 1.5587, compared to 1.6642 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5587
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6642

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.1670 LSL (High: 1.6617 / Low: 1.4947). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0412 LSL (High: 1.6967 / Low: 1.6555).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1670
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0412

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1425 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1425

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 1.7244) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.6599), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0645 (+3.89%).

2017 Avg (November) 1.7244
2016 Avg (November) 1.6599

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6347 1.5795 1.5996
February 1.6320 1.5445 1.5864
March 1.5614 1.4702 1.5175
April 1.6172 1.5109 1.5672
May 1.5883 1.5349 1.5584
June 1.5623 1.5043 1.5229
July 1.6508 1.5623 1.6090
August 1.6967 1.6555 1.6783
September 1.7074 1.6488 1.6792
October 1.7436 1.6882 1.7123
November 1.7726 1.6472 1.7244
December 1.6617 1.4947 1.5819