2017 XDR to LRD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XDR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |