YEARLY HIGH
14.4849 LSL
YEARLY LOW
12.2865 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.3102 LSL

2017 BMD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BMD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 14.4849. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 12.2865.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1985 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.5385 to the December average rate of 13.1482, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 14.4849 was down 14.05% compared to the 2016 peak of 16.8525, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 72,425 LSL
2016 Average 73,515 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 61,432 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,992.25 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

14.2323
12.7598
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 13.2095, compared to 13.4108 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.2095
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.4108

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 1.4785 LSL (High: 13.7650 / Low: 12.2865). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4262 LSL (High: 13.1062 / Low: 12.6800).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.4785
June Spread (Stable) ±0.4262

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 0.9614 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9614

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 14.1096) against the same month in 2016 (average: 13.9815), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1281 (+0.92%).

2017 Avg (November) 14.1096
2016 Avg (November) 13.9815

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.7516 13.2573 13.5385
February 13.4586 12.9450 13.2132
March 13.4143 12.4668 12.9070
April 13.9450 12.9307 13.4688
May 13.6616 12.8868 13.2472
June 13.1062 12.6800 12.8825
July 13.4779 12.8179 13.1192
August 13.4825 12.9650 13.2384
September 13.5863 12.8496 13.1525
October 14.2042 13.3327 13.6972
November 14.4849 13.6565 14.1096
December 13.7650 12.2865 13.1482