YEARLY HIGH
0.0867 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0733 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0798 CAD

2022 LSL to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LSL to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 12, valuing the pair at 0.0867. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 4, dropping to 0.0733.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0133 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0816 to the December average rate of 0.0788, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0867 was down 4.54% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0908, 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 433 CAD
2021 Average 425 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 367 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 66.71 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0852
0.0748
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to CAD 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 0.0826, compared to 0.0770 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0826
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0770

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0066 CAD (High: 0.0799 / Low: 0.0733). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 CAD (High: 0.0774 / Low: 0.0750).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0066
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0039 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 0.0844) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0865), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0022 (-2.53%).

2022 Avg (April) 0.0844
2021 Avg (April) 0.0865

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0835 0.0793 0.0816
February 0.0848 0.0817 0.0836
March 0.0860 0.0815 0.0843
April 0.0867 0.0801 0.0844
May 0.0819 0.0792 0.0807
June 0.0830 0.0792 0.0812
July 0.0808 0.0751 0.0773
August 0.0789 0.0761 0.0774
September 0.0774 0.0750 0.0760
October 0.0769 0.0741 0.0757
November 0.0799 0.0733 0.0767
December 0.0800 0.0770 0.0788