YEARLY HIGH
6.2808 BDT
YEARLY LOW
5.4227 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.8571 BDT

2023 LSL to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the LSL to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 6.2808. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 5.4227.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8581 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.1272 to the December average rate of 5.8938, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 6.2808 was up 1.09% compared to the 2022 peak of 6.2131, 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 31,404 BDT
2022 Average 28,518 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 27,113 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,290.71 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

6.1770
5.5792
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to BDT 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 5.8535, compared to 5.8607 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0072 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.8535
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.8607

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.6125 BDT (High: 6.2808 / Low: 5.6683). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1761 BDT (High: 5.8805 / Low: 5.7045).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.6125
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1761

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 0.2237 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2237

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 5.9416) against the same month in 2022 (average: 5.6461), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2955 (+5.23%).

2023 Avg (February) 5.9416
2022 Avg (February) 5.6461

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.2541 6.0137 6.1272
February 6.2808 5.6683 5.9416
March 6.0024 5.6540 5.7969
April 6.0279 5.7435 5.8527
May 5.8362 5.4290 5.6290
June 5.9576 5.4227 5.7738
July 6.1750 5.6837 5.9519
August 6.0263 5.6177 5.8133
September 5.8805 5.7045 5.7906
October 5.8660 5.6564 5.7818
November 6.0996 5.6555 5.9328
December 6.0563 5.7604 5.8938