YEARLY HIGH
45.3658 CRC
YEARLY LOW
33.3494 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
39.6743 CRC

2022 LSL to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LSL to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 45.3658. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 33.3494.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.0164 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.2668 to the December average rate of 34.1492, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 45.3658 was down 1.22% compared to the 2021 peak of 45.9267, 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 226,829 CRC
2021 Average 210,444 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 166,747 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 60,082.08 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

44.8744
33.1742
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to CRC 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 42.6571, compared to 36.6915 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.9656 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.6571
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.6915

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 3.9880 CRC (High: 45.3658 / Low: 41.3778). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0802 CRC (High: 42.6079 / Low: 41.5277).

April Spread (Volatile) ±3.9880
February Spread (Stable) ±1.0802

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 2.8539 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8539

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 43.8994) against the same month in 2021 (average: 42.4773), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4221 (+3.35%).

2022 Avg (April) 43.8994
2021 Avg (April) 42.4773

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 42.2074 40.0721 41.2668
February 42.6079 41.5277 42.1230
March 45.1364 41.4714 43.1525
April 45.3658 41.3778 43.8994
May 43.6784 41.0410 42.0485
June 44.5759 42.2320 43.4526
July 42.2901 39.6351 40.6989
August 41.3167 37.4559 39.4138
September 38.2444 34.6461 36.5598
October 35.4427 33.5038 34.4495
November 35.6691 33.6117 34.8778
December 35.1627 33.3494 34.1492