YEARLY HIGH
19.7750 LSL
YEARLY LOW
16.8200 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.4577 LSL

2023 BMD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BMD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 19.7750. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 16.8200.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9550 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.1045 to the December average rate of 18.6703, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 19.7750 was up 7.53% compared to the 2022 peak of 18.3900, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 98,875 LSL
2022 Average 81,813 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 84,100 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,775.21 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

19.2522
16.9093
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 18.1965, compared to 18.7190 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5225 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.1965
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.7190

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 1.5992 LSL (High: 19.7750 / Low: 18.1758). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4959 LSL (High: 19.2245 / Low: 18.7286).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.5992
September Spread (Stable) ±0.4959

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.5017 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2023: 18.7273) against the same month in 2022 (average: 15.7865), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9408 (+18.63%).

2023 Avg (June) 18.7273
2022 Avg (June) 15.7865

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.4354 16.8200 17.1045
February 18.4325 17.0900 17.9049
March 18.6162 17.8291 18.2661
April 18.4206 17.7536 18.1362
May 19.7465 18.2800 19.0399
June 19.7750 18.1758 18.7273
July 18.9653 17.5790 18.2256
August 19.4850 18.0166 18.8009
September 19.2245 18.7286 18.9596
October 19.4368 18.7907 19.0570
November 19.5984 18.1691 18.6004
December 19.1026 18.2607 18.6703