2023 LSL to JMD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 LSL to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the LSL to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 9.0866. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 7.7935.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2931 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.9382 to the December average rate of 8.3205, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 9.0866 was down 14.40% compared to the 2022 peak of 10.6157, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LSL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.
LSL to JMD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 8.4360, compared to 8.2753 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1606 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 0.6934 JMD (High: 8.5078 / Low: 7.8145). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2003 JMD (High: 8.2382 / Low: 8.0379).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.3188 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 8.9382) against the same month in 2022 (average: 10.0108), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0726 (-10.71%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.0866 | 8.8233 | 8.9382 |
| February | 9.0104 | 8.3368 | 8.6194 |
| March | 8.4571 | 8.1140 | 8.3167 |
| April | 8.4852 | 8.2561 | 8.3893 |
| May | 8.3898 | 7.7935 | 8.0980 |
| June | 8.5078 | 7.8145 | 8.2542 |
| July | 8.7863 | 8.0983 | 8.4692 |
| August | 8.5785 | 7.9272 | 8.2258 |
| September | 8.2382 | 8.0379 | 8.1514 |
| October | 8.2697 | 7.9711 | 8.1318 |
| November | 8.5780 | 7.9510 | 8.3534 |
| December | 8.5676 | 8.1455 | 8.3205 |