YEARLY HIGH
1356.9554 STD
YEARLY LOW
1136.9164 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1225.6836 STD

2023 LSL to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the LSL to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 1356.9554. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 1136.9164.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 220.0390 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1334.4912 to the December average rate of 1193.6662, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1356.9554 was down 10.11% compared to the 2022 peak of 1509.6042, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,784,777 STD
2022 Average 6,794,632 STD
Yearly Trough Low 5,684,582 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,100,195.00 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1351.0068
1152.8195
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to STD 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 1256.1804, compared to 1195.1868 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 60.9936 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1256.1804
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1195.1868

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 101.5504 STD (High: 1255.7320 / Low: 1154.1816). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 30.6882 STD (High: 1189.7182 / Low: 1159.0299).

June Spread (Volatile) ±101.5504
September Spread (Stable) ±30.6882

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 63.7279 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -63.7279

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 1334.4912) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1366.2297), the exchange rate shifted by -31.7385 (-2.32%).

2023 Avg (January) 1334.4912
2022 Avg (January) 1366.2297

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1356.9554 1309.0592 1334.4912
February 1335.5173 1238.2484 1275.4256
March 1280.1520 1226.0261 1249.6241
April 1285.5977 1239.0476 1258.5924
May 1248.5772 1155.8524 1199.4572
June 1255.7320 1154.1816 1219.4922
July 1298.3642 1203.4582 1249.1517
August 1236.7387 1143.5361 1185.4238
September 1189.7182 1159.0299 1175.2849
October 1185.7881 1146.3730 1169.3351
November 1226.3555 1136.9164 1198.2592
December 1220.2037 1166.4282 1193.6662