YEARLY HIGH
0.3768 SOS
YEARLY LOW
0.0369 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0710 SOS

2023 LBP to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the LBP to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 0.3768. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 6, dropping to 0.0369.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3399 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3752 to the December average rate of 0.0380, the exchange rate registered a net change of -89.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.3768 was down 3.98% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.3924, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,884 SOS
2022 Average 1,898 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 185 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,699.50 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.4089
0.0039
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LBP to SOS 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 0.1040, compared to 0.0379 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0661 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1040
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0379

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.3399 SOS (High: 0.3768 / Low: 0.0369). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SOS (High: 0.0381 / Low: 0.0380).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.3399
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2770 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2770

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 0.0982) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.3840), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2858 (-74.43%).

2023 Avg (February) 0.0982
2022 Avg (February) 0.3840

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3760 0.3724 0.3752
February 0.3768 0.0369 0.0982
March 0.0380 0.0373 0.0377
April 0.0379 0.0370 0.0376
May 0.0379 0.0372 0.0377
June 0.0379 0.0370 0.0376
July 0.0381 0.0371 0.0378
August 0.0379 0.0373 0.0378
September 0.0381 0.0375 0.0379
October 0.0381 0.0379 0.0380
November 0.0381 0.0380 0.0380
December 0.0380 0.0379 0.0380