YEARLY HIGH
0.5359 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.2221 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3589 LRD

2017 SYP to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SYP to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 7, valuing the pair at 0.5359. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 20, dropping to 0.2221.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3138 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4375 to the December average rate of 0.2437, the exchange rate registered a net change of -44.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5359 was up 21.49% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4411, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,679 LRD
2016 Average 2,059 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 1,110 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,569.09 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4609
0.2057
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP to LRD 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 0.4388, compared to 0.2791 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1597 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4388
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2791

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.3138 LRD (High: 0.5359 / Low: 0.2221). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 LRD (High: 0.2438 / Low: 0.2436).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3138
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1302 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1302

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.3023) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4271), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1248 (-29.22%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.3023
2016 Avg (August) 0.4271

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4454 0.4264 0.4375
February 0.4432 0.4385 0.4396
March 0.4433 0.4361 0.4384
April 0.4409 0.4385 0.4396
May 0.4409 0.4339 0.4392
June 0.4410 0.4339 0.4382
July 0.4386 0.4191 0.4325
August 0.5359 0.2221 0.3023
September 0.2285 0.2234 0.2270
October 0.2317 0.2284 0.2298
November 0.2437 0.2317 0.2392
December 0.2438 0.2436 0.2437