YEARLY HIGH
0.3633 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.3126 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3372 LSL

2023 ETB to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the ETB to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 31, valuing the pair at 0.3633. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 0.3126.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0507 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3189 to the December average rate of 0.3325, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.3633 was up 4.29% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.3484, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,817 LSL
2022 Average 1,574 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 1,563 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 253.40 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.3533
0.3158
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.3367, compared to 0.3377 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3367
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3377

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 0.0300 LSL (High: 0.3623 / Low: 0.3323). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0098 LSL (High: 0.3487 / Low: 0.3389).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0300
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0098

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0107 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0107

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2023: 0.3502) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.3083), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0419 (+13.59%).

2023 Avg (May) 0.3502
2022 Avg (May) 0.3083

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3249 0.3126 0.3189
February 0.3427 0.3194 0.3334
March 0.3460 0.3308 0.3398
April 0.3403 0.3278 0.3348
May 0.3633 0.3373 0.3502
June 0.3623 0.3323 0.3431
July 0.3474 0.3199 0.3324
August 0.3537 0.3277 0.3413
September 0.3487 0.3389 0.3434
October 0.3497 0.3374 0.3427
November 0.3511 0.3255 0.3337
December 0.3417 0.3237 0.3325