YEARLY HIGH
20.4291 LSL
YEARLY LOW
16.9936 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.4584 LSL

2017 XDR to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XDR to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 20.4291. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 16.9936.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4355 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.2947 to the December average rate of 18.6118, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 20.4291 was down 12.33% compared to the 2016 peak of 23.3030, 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 102,146 LSL
2016 Average 102,212 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 84,968 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,177.33 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

20.1066
17.2421
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 18.0075, compared to 18.9093 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.0075
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.9093

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 2.0297 LSL (High: 19.5273 / Low: 17.4976). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4618 LSL (High: 18.4940 / Low: 18.0322).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.0297
January Spread (Stable) ±0.4618

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.2560 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2560

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 19.8679) against the same month in 2016 (average: 19.0987), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7691 (+4.03%).

2017 Avg (November) 19.8679
2016 Avg (November) 19.0987

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.4940 18.0322 18.2947
February 18.2753 17.5264 17.9076
March 18.2012 16.9936 17.4808
April 18.8607 17.6935 18.3310
May 18.6720 17.8189 18.2146
June 18.1434 17.5355 17.8166
July 18.7031 17.8802 18.3042
August 19.0632 18.3359 18.6814
September 19.2014 18.2656 18.6874
October 20.0155 18.8626 19.3035
November 20.4291 19.3442 19.8679
December 19.5273 17.4976 18.6118