YEARLY HIGH
1.4307 LVL
YEARLY LOW
0.8853 LVL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2984 LVL

2017 XDR to LVL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XDR to LVL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 1.4307. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 0.8853.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5454 LVL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9978 to the December average rate of 1.4156, the exchange rate registered a net change of 41.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.4307 was up 58.20% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.9044, 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 7,153 LVL
2016 Average 4,393 LVL
Yearly Trough Low 4,426 LVL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,726.99 LVL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.4739
0.8372
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to LVL 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 1.1867, compared to 1.4101 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2234 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1867
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4101

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.4808 LVL (High: 1.3710 / Low: 0.8902). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0128 LVL (High: 1.4148 / Low: 1.4020).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.4808
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0128

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2691 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2691

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 1.4209) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.8743), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5465 (+62.51%).

2017 Avg (September) 1.4209
2016 Avg (September) 0.8743

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3602 0.8889 0.9978
February 1.3602 0.8889 1.1594
March 0.8990 0.8853 0.8903
April 1.3710 0.8902 1.3144
May 1.3843 1.3655 1.3751
June 1.3914 1.3784 1.3830
July 1.4066 1.3855 1.3953
August 1.4229 1.4048 1.4112
September 1.4307 1.4108 1.4209
October 1.4148 1.4020 1.4094
November 1.4200 1.4003 1.4082
December 1.4241 1.4098 1.4156