YEARLY HIGH
35.0068 CRC
YEARLY LOW
27.1117 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
29.4008 CRC

2023 LSL to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the LSL to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 35.0068. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 27.1117.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.8951 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.6097 to the December average rate of 28.1331, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 35.0068 was down 22.83% compared to the 2022 peak of 45.3658, 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 175,034 CRC
2022 Average 198,270 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 135,559 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39,475.42 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

34.1794
27.3433
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 30.2831, compared to 28.5186 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.7645 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.2831
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.5186

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 3.3290 CRC (High: 35.0068 / Low: 31.6778). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9292 CRC (High: 28.7898 / Low: 27.8606).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.3290
September Spread (Stable) ±0.9292

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.0272 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0272

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 33.6097) against the same month in 2022 (average: 41.2668), the exchange rate shifted by -7.6571 (-18.56%).

2023 Avg (January) 33.6097
2022 Avg (January) 41.2668

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 35.0068 31.6778 33.6097
February 32.8527 30.2909 31.5824
March 30.7769 29.0138 29.8724
April 30.3899 28.9191 29.5351
May 29.6270 27.2659 28.2477
June 29.7479 27.2689 28.8511
July 30.6525 28.5075 29.6541
August 30.2503 27.4643 28.6355
September 28.7898 27.8606 28.2491
October 28.3473 27.3333 27.9130
November 29.2112 27.1117 28.5266
December 28.9335 27.5291 28.1331