YEARLY HIGH
8.3224 JPY
YEARLY LOW
7.0162 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.6119 JPY

2023 LSL to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the LSL to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 8.3224. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 7.0162.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3063 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.6113 to the December average rate of 7.6959, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 8.3224 was down 5.05% compared to the 2022 peak of 8.7647, 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 41,612 JPY
2022 Average 40,159 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 35,081 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,531.29 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

8.1404
7.1255
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to JPY 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 7.4156, compared to 7.8081 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3925 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.4156
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.8081

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 0.8275 JPY (High: 7.8436 / Low: 7.0162). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2714 JPY (High: 7.9412 / Low: 7.6698).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.8275
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2714

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.3600 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3600

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2023: 8.0559) against the same month in 2022 (average: 8.0986), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0428 (-0.53%).

2023 Avg (November) 8.0559
2022 Avg (November) 8.0986

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.8610 7.4368 7.6113
February 7.6514 7.3394 7.4408
March 7.5070 7.1136 7.3142
April 7.5123 7.2250 7.3647
May 7.4832 7.0463 7.2100
June 7.8436 7.0162 7.5526
July 8.0060 7.4934 7.7488
August 7.9351 7.4737 7.7031
September 7.9412 7.6698 7.7963
October 8.0531 7.6389 7.8488
November 8.3224 7.7378 8.0559
December 7.8935 7.4450 7.6959