YEARLY HIGH
268.3757 MGA
YEARLY LOW
222.2765 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
241.2979 MGA

2023 LSL to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the LSL to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 268.3757. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 222.2765.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 46.0992 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 257.2317 to the December average rate of 245.4916, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 268.3757 was down 3.32% compared to the 2022 peak of 277.5812, 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 1,341,879 MGA
2022 Average 1,265,271 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 1,111,383 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 230,495.99 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

259.8242
228.7140
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 240.8784, compared to 241.7174 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8390 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 240.8784
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 241.7174

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 26.6274 MGA (High: 248.9039 / Low: 222.2765). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.0743 MGA (High: 244.4568 / Low: 237.3825).

June Spread (Volatile) ±26.6274
April Spread (Stable) ±7.0743

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 17.0504 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -17.0504

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 257.2317) against the same month in 2022 (average: 257.1057), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1260 (+0.05%).

2023 Avg (January) 257.2317
2022 Avg (January) 257.1057

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 268.3757 245.7626 257.2317
February 250.7314 232.5242 240.1813
March 242.8050 231.0267 235.9783
April 244.4568 237.3825 241.3934
May 241.1105 223.1703 231.3065
June 248.9039 222.2765 239.1790
July 255.7819 239.1205 247.0542
August 249.3847 230.6938 239.4970
September 241.3901 232.7756 237.8713
October 240.9815 232.8002 237.6230
November 248.5927 230.9166 242.7674
December 251.5520 239.2359 245.4916