YEARLY HIGH
62.7753 LRD
YEARLY LOW
44.9955 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
52.2149 LRD

2017 BBD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BBD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 62.7753. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 31, dropping to 44.9955.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.7798 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 46.8136 to the December average rate of 62.7470, the exchange rate registered a net change of 34.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 62.7753 was up 32.51% compared to the 2016 peak of 47.3750, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 313,876 LRD
2016 Average 223,298 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 224,978 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 88,898.79 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

64.3847
44.7325
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 47.0094, compared to 57.4205 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.4111 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 47.0094
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 57.4205

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 12.5395 LRD (High: 57.5440 / Low: 45.0045). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0428 LRD (High: 62.7753 / Low: 62.7324).

August Spread (Volatile) ±12.5395
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0428

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.5918 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5918

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 62.7470) against the same month in 2016 (average: 45.9134), the exchange rate shifted by +16.8336 (+36.66%).

2017 Avg (December) 62.7470
2016 Avg (December) 45.9134

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 47.7290 45.3574 46.8136
February 47.5021 46.7930 47.1197
March 47.5021 46.7500 46.9830
April 47.2487 46.9975 47.1068
May 47.2552 46.4973 47.0711
June 47.2487 46.4964 46.9620
July 46.9981 44.9955 46.3702
August 57.5440 45.0045 56.1834
September 58.8312 57.5375 58.4529
October 59.6708 58.8246 59.1716
November 62.7625 59.6708 61.5979
December 62.7753 62.7324 62.7470