YEARLY HIGH
293.1826 COP
YEARLY LOW
204.8314 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
234.8763 COP

2023 LSL to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the LSL to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 293.1826. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 14, dropping to 204.8314.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 88.3511 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 275.6199 to the December average rate of 211.9646, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 293.1826 was up 1.52% compared to the 2022 peak of 288.8035, 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 1,465,913 COP
2022 Average 1,299,621 COP
Yearly Trough Low 1,024,157 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 441,755.71 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

282.0336
205.0698
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to COP 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 252.8496, compared to 216.9031 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 35.9465 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 252.8496
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 216.9031

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 32.7984 COP (High: 255.1180 / Low: 222.3196). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.9448 COP (High: 227.7015 / Low: 219.7566).

May Spread (Volatile) ±32.7984
July Spread (Stable) ±7.9448

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2023. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 14.2961 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.2961

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 275.6199) against the same month in 2022 (average: 258.4018), the exchange rate shifted by +17.2181 (+6.66%).

2023 Avg (January) 275.6199
2022 Avg (January) 258.4018

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 293.1826 260.6881 275.6199
February 274.3010 259.0902 267.8856
March 266.1027 255.1027 260.4796
April 263.3141 241.9788 250.0522
May 255.1180 222.3196 238.6782
June 228.9898 218.9782 224.3820
July 227.7015 219.7566 223.0788
August 223.0718 204.8314 216.6561
September 219.2923 206.0520 211.4834
October 225.0385 215.3810 221.4863
November 223.1889 205.3368 216.7491
December 218.8988 206.7580 211.9646