YEARLY HIGH
1.6575 LSL
YEARLY LOW
1.4061 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5216 LSL

2017 SVC to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SVC to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 1.6575. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1.4061.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2515 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5475 to the December average rate of 1.5021, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.6575 was down 14.05% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.9285, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,288 LSL
2016 Average 8,407 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 7,030 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,257.33 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.6269
1.4596
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC 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 1.5101, compared to 1.5330 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0229 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5101
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5330

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.1667 LSL (High: 1.5727 / Low: 1.4061). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0464 LSL (High: 1.4953 / Low: 1.4490).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1667
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0464

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 0.1109 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1109

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 1.6130) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.5983), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0147 (+0.92%).

2017 Avg (November) 1.6130
2016 Avg (November) 1.5983

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5733 1.5145 1.5475
February 1.5373 1.4784 1.5100
March 1.5293 1.4239 1.4766
April 1.5933 1.4789 1.5379
May 1.5577 1.4675 1.5153
June 1.4953 1.4490 1.4736
July 1.5405 1.4780 1.5016
August 1.5411 1.4731 1.5148
September 1.5529 1.4661 1.5019
October 1.6208 1.5230 1.5649
November 1.6575 1.5619 1.6130
December 1.5727 1.4061 1.5021