YEARLY HIGH
5.3597 LSL
YEARLY LOW
4.5463 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.9250 LSL

2017 XCD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XCD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 5.3597. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 4.5463.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8135 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.0095 to the December average rate of 4.8651, 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 5.3597 was down 14.10% compared to the 2016 peak of 6.2393, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 26,799 LSL
2016 Average 27,217 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 22,731 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,067.36 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5.2663
4.7214
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 4.8878, compared to 4.9623 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0745 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8878
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.9623

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.5471 LSL (High: 5.0933 / Low: 4.5463). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1577 LSL (High: 4.8496 / Low: 4.6919).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.5471
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1577

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 0.3557 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3557

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 5.2209) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.1788), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0421 (+0.81%).

2017 Avg (November) 5.2209
2016 Avg (November) 5.1788

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.0884 4.9055 5.0095
February 4.9800 4.7899 4.8891
March 4.9636 4.6130 4.7759
April 5.1599 4.7846 4.9837
May 5.0551 4.7684 4.9017
June 4.8496 4.6919 4.7668
July 4.9871 4.7429 4.8544
August 4.9888 4.7973 4.8985
September 5.0272 4.7546 4.8667
October 5.2558 4.9334 5.0682
November 5.3597 5.0532 5.2209
December 5.0933 4.5463 4.8651