YEARLY HIGH
178.7288 LRD
YEARLY LOW
121.9646 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
145.0912 LRD

2017 XDR to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XDR to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 178.7288. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 121.9646.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 56.7643 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 126.5534 to the December average rate of 177.6539, the exchange rate registered a net change of 40.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 178.7288 was up 34.75% compared to the 2016 peak of 132.6371, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 893,644 LRD
2016 Average 620,809 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 609,823 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 283,821.30 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

182.7640
121.4434
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 128.1830, compared to 161.9995 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 33.8164 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 128.1830
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 161.9995

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 36.6759 LRD (High: 163.7617 / Low: 127.0858). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8171 LRD (High: 178.7288 / Low: 176.9117).

August Spread (Volatile) ±36.6759
December Spread (Stable) ±1.8171

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 0.5049 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 177.6539) against the same month in 2016 (average: 123.8226), the exchange rate shifted by +53.8313 (+43.47%).

2017 Avg (December) 177.6539
2016 Avg (December) 123.8226

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 129.0802 121.9646 126.5534
February 128.7286 126.7972 127.6900
March 129.8804 125.8933 127.2739
April 129.3602 127.3294 128.2326
May 130.8147 127.0320 129.4513
June 130.9468 128.4120 129.8970
July 131.7670 126.1718 129.3921
August 163.7617 127.0858 158.5655
September 167.4102 163.1041 166.1094
October 167.8305 165.6856 166.7876
November 177.6704 167.3811 173.4881
December 178.7288 176.9117 177.6539