YEARLY HIGH
277.5812 MGA
YEARLY LOW
231.0864 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
253.1191 MGA

2022 LSL to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LSL to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 277.5812. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 23, dropping to 231.0864.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 46.4949 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 257.1057 to the December average rate of 256.0542, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 277.5812 was down 1.04% compared to the 2021 peak of 280.4906, 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 1,387,906 MGA
2021 Average 1,304,916 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 1,155,432 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 232,474.28 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

271.9435
230.8975
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to MGA 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 260.7476, compared to 245.4906 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 15.2569 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 260.7476
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 245.4906

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 24.9554 MGA (High: 276.7123 / Low: 251.7569). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.8230 MGA (High: 239.1328 / Low: 231.3099).

April Spread (Volatile) ±24.9554
October Spread (Stable) ±7.8230

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 16.2254 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -16.2254

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 268.0442) against the same month in 2021 (average: 251.7285), the exchange rate shifted by +16.3158 (+6.48%).

2022 Avg (March) 268.0442
2021 Avg (March) 251.7285

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 264.4848 246.7570 257.1057
February 265.5061 256.5443 261.8907
March 277.5812 259.0211 268.0442
April 276.7123 251.7569 268.5230
May 261.4097 246.1283 252.2976
June 263.7692 250.9981 256.6241
July 263.5671 239.1271 247.8328
August 259.6792 242.2583 250.0565
September 245.8078 231.0864 238.5446
October 239.1328 231.3099 234.3180
November 257.2571 232.7352 246.1375
December 263.3745 249.2595 256.0542