YEARLY HIGH
1.2650 MDL
YEARLY LOW
1.0478 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1568 MDL

2022 LSL to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LSL to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 1.2650. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 1.0478.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2172 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1577 to the December average rate of 1.1192, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.2650 was down 3.07% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.3051, 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 6,325 MDL
2021 Average 5,978 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 5,239 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,086.12 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.2462
1.0534
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to MDL 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 1.1974, compared to 1.1161 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0813 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1974
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1161

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.1116 MDL (High: 1.2650 / Low: 1.1535). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0429 MDL (High: 1.0907 / Low: 1.0478).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1116
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0429

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0599 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0599

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 1.2301) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.2385), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0084 (-0.68%).

2022 Avg (April) 1.2301
2021 Avg (April) 1.2385

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1940 1.1110 1.1577
February 1.1986 1.1509 1.1753
March 1.2584 1.1721 1.2234
April 1.2650 1.1535 1.2301
May 1.2316 1.1428 1.1872
June 1.2454 1.1750 1.2111
July 1.2191 1.1242 1.1511
August 1.1859 1.1265 1.1532
September 1.1320 1.0758 1.1060
October 1.0907 1.0478 1.0695
November 1.1416 1.0495 1.0977
December 1.1510 1.0970 1.1192