YEARLY HIGH
22.2482 HUF
YEARLY LOW
17.4374 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.1479 HUF

2023 LSL to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the LSL to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 22.2482. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 17.4374.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.8107 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.4044 to the December average rate of 18.7255, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 22.2482 was down 10.88% compared to the 2022 peak of 24.9644, 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 111,241 HUF
2022 Average 113,801 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 87,187 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,053.63 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

21.7440
17.6688
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to HUF 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 19.3898, compared to 18.9060 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4838 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.3898
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.9060

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 1.8730 HUF (High: 21.2205 / Low: 19.3475). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7421 HUF (High: 19.5175 / Low: 18.7754).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.8730
October Spread (Stable) ±0.7421

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 1.3217 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3217

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 21.4044) against the same month in 2022 (average: 20.4865), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9179 (+4.48%).

2023 Avg (January) 21.4044
2022 Avg (January) 20.4865

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.2482 20.6042 21.4044
February 21.2205 19.3475 20.0827
March 20.5917 19.1576 19.6914
April 19.8525 18.4253 18.8902
May 18.5222 17.4782 18.0084
June 18.7958 17.4374 18.2619
July 19.8132 18.0815 18.8335
August 19.6084 18.1457 18.7785
September 19.6732 18.7308 19.1018
October 19.5175 18.7754 19.1526
November 19.5798 17.9872 18.8441
December 19.2235 18.0877 18.7255