YEARLY HIGH
0.1189 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.1011 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1085 BBD

2023 LSL to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the LSL to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 0.1189. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 0.1011.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0178 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1169 to the December average rate of 0.1071, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.1189 was down 13.68% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.1377, 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 595 BBD
2022 Average 614 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 506 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 88.84 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.1181
0.1038
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to BBD 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 0.1101, compared to 0.1069 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1101
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1069

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 0.0089 BBD (High: 0.1100 / Low: 0.1011). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 BBD (High: 0.1068 / Low: 0.1040).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0089
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0052 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0052

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 0.1169) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.1292), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0123 (-9.49%).

2023 Avg (January) 0.1169
2022 Avg (January) 0.1292

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1189 0.1147 0.1169
February 0.1170 0.1085 0.1118
March 0.1122 0.1074 0.1095
April 0.1127 0.1086 0.1103
May 0.1094 0.1013 0.1051
June 0.1100 0.1011 0.1069
July 0.1138 0.1055 0.1098
August 0.1110 0.1026 0.1064
September 0.1068 0.1040 0.1055
October 0.1064 0.1029 0.1050
November 0.1101 0.1020 0.1076
December 0.1095 0.1047 0.1071