2017 SBD to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8587 LSL

YEARLY LOW

1.5814 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.7041 LSL

2017 SBD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SBD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 1.8587. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 1.5814.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2773 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7232 to the December average rate of 1.6909, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.8587 was down 9.95% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.0641, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,294 LSL

2016 Average 9,287 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 7,907 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,386.60 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.8189

1.6187

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SBD 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 1.6869, compared to 1.7212 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0342 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6869

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7212

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.1769 LSL (High: 1.7583 / Low: 1.5814). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0574 LSL (High: 1.7451 / Low: 1.6877).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1769

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0574

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1114 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1114

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 1.8022) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.7678), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0344 (+1.95%).

2017 Avg (November) 1.8022

2016 Avg (November) 1.7678

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7451	1.6877	1.7232
February	1.7332	1.6641	1.6980
March	1.7281	1.6033	1.6610
April	1.7937	1.6494	1.7226
May	1.7388	1.6334	1.6816
June	1.6714	1.6056	1.6354
July	1.7192	1.6419	1.6764
August	1.7602	1.6626	1.7100
September	1.7378	1.6607	1.6940
October	1.8192	1.7064	1.7537
November	1.8587	1.7410	1.8022
December	1.7583	1.5814	1.6909