YEARLY HIGH
0.0651 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.0239 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0477 LSL

2017 SYP to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SYP to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 10, valuing the pair at 0.0651. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.0239.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0412 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0633 to the December average rate of 0.0255, the exchange rate registered a net change of -59.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0651 was down 15.08% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0766, 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 325 LSL
2016 Average 339 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 119 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 206.01 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0670
0.0218
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.0616, compared to 0.0337 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0279 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0616
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0337

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0376 LSL (High: 0.0628 / Low: 0.0252). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 LSL (High: 0.0264 / Low: 0.0250).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0376
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0249 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0249

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.0628) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0666), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0037 (-5.58%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.0628
2016 Avg (April) 0.0666

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0645 0.0619 0.0633
February 0.0628 0.0604 0.0616
March 0.0626 0.0582 0.0602
April 0.0651 0.0603 0.0628
May 0.0637 0.0601 0.0618
June 0.0611 0.0592 0.0601
July 0.0629 0.0598 0.0612
August 0.0628 0.0252 0.0362
September 0.0264 0.0250 0.0255
October 0.0276 0.0259 0.0266
November 0.0281 0.0265 0.0274
December 0.0267 0.0239 0.0255