YEARLY HIGH
14.7077 LSL
YEARLY LOW
12.4757 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.6719 LSL

2023 CAD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the CAD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 14.7077. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 12.4757.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2320 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.7461 to the December average rate of 13.9218, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 14.7077 was up 7.82% compared to the 2022 peak of 13.6409, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 73,538 LSL
2022 Average 62,783 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 62,379 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,159.86 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

14.2264
12.6115
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 13.4942, compared to 13.8497 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3556 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.4942
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.8497

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 1.0949 LSL (High: 14.5549 / Low: 13.4600). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4195 LSL (High: 14.2139 / Low: 13.7945).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.0949
September Spread (Stable) ±0.4195

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.3276 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3276

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2023: 14.0918) against the same month in 2022 (average: 12.3154), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7764 (+14.42%).

2023 Avg (June) 14.0918
2022 Avg (June) 12.3154

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.1010 12.4757 12.7461
February 13.5612 12.7888 13.3034
March 13.5758 13.1519 13.3325
April 13.7048 13.1467 13.4179
May 14.5549 13.4600 14.0732
June 14.7077 13.7711 14.0918
July 14.2613 13.2871 13.7753
August 14.4432 13.5754 13.9423
September 14.2139 13.7945 13.9920
October 14.2784 13.5392 13.8974
November 14.2003 13.2769 13.5697
December 14.2532 13.6458 13.9218