YEARLY HIGH
0.1428 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.1124 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1258 LSL

2017 XPF to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XPF to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 0.1428. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 0.1124.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0304 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1203 to the December average rate of 0.1305, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1428 was down 7.37% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1541, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 714 LSL
2016 Average 682 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 562 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 151.99 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1412
0.1128
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 0.1195, compared to 0.1322 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0127 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1195
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1322

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0144 LSL (High: 0.1288 / Low: 0.1144). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 LSL (High: 0.1217 / Low: 0.1189).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0144
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

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 0.0084 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0084

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.1389) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1266), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0123 (+9.71%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.1389
2016 Avg (November) 0.1266

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1217 0.1189 0.1203
February 0.1288 0.1144 0.1179
March 0.1196 0.1124 0.1152
April 0.1236 0.1170 0.1205
May 0.1245 0.1201 0.1223
June 0.1243 0.1186 0.1207
July 0.1291 0.1243 0.1266
August 0.1331 0.1295 0.1311
September 0.1345 0.1285 0.1313
October 0.1383 0.1319 0.1349
November 0.1428 0.1356 0.1389
December 0.1372 0.1234 0.1305