2023 LSL to CAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0802 CAD

YEARLY LOW

0.0680 CAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0732 CAD

2023 LSL to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the LSL to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0802. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 0.0680.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0122 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0785 to the December average rate of 0.0718, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.0802 was down 7.50% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.0867, 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 401 CAD

2022 Average 399 CAD

Yearly Trough Low 340 CAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 60.82 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.0792

0.0702

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 0.0742, compared to 0.0722 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0742

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0722

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 0.0056 CAD (High: 0.0743 / Low: 0.0687). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 CAD (High: 0.0725 / Low: 0.0704).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0056

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 0.0785) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.0816), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0031 (-3.81%).

2023 Avg (January) 0.0785

2022 Avg (January) 0.0816

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0802	0.0763	0.0785
February	0.0782	0.0737	0.0752
March	0.0760	0.0737	0.0750
April	0.0761	0.0730	0.0745
May	0.0743	0.0687	0.0711
June	0.0726	0.0680	0.0710
July	0.0753	0.0701	0.0726
August	0.0737	0.0692	0.0717
September	0.0725	0.0704	0.0715
October	0.0739	0.0700	0.0720
November	0.0753	0.0704	0.0737
December	0.0733	0.0702	0.0718