YEARLY HIGH
0.0250 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.0211 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0230 LSL

2017 SOS to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SOS to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 0.0250. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0211.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0040 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0234 to the December average rate of 0.0227, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0250 was down 7.95% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0272, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 125 LSL
2016 Average 124 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 105 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.90 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0246
0.0220
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.0228, compared to 0.0231 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0228
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0231

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0027 LSL (High: 0.0238 / Low: 0.0211). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 LSL (High: 0.0238 / Low: 0.0229).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.0244) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0243), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.04%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.0244
2016 Avg (November) 0.0243

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0238 0.0229 0.0234
February 0.0233 0.0224 0.0228
March 0.0231 0.0215 0.0223
April 0.0239 0.0224 0.0232
May 0.0235 0.0221 0.0229
June 0.0226 0.0217 0.0222
July 0.0234 0.0222 0.0227
August 0.0233 0.0220 0.0229
September 0.0234 0.0220 0.0226
October 0.0245 0.0228 0.0236
November 0.0250 0.0233 0.0244
December 0.0238 0.0211 0.0227