YEARLY HIGH
1.1488 MXN
YEARLY LOW
0.8786 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9628 MXN

2023 LSL to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the LSL to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.1488. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 14, dropping to 0.8786.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2702 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1089 to the December average rate of 0.9196, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.1488 was down 17.94% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.4000, 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 5,744 MXN
2022 Average 6,175 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 4,393 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,350.81 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.1294
0.8832
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to MXN 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 1.0009, compared to 0.9247 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0762 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0009
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9247

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.1131 MXN (High: 1.1062 / Low: 0.9931). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0303 MXN (High: 0.9284 / Low: 0.8981).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1131
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0303

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 0.0694 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0694

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 1.1089) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.3244), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2155 (-16.27%).

2023 Avg (January) 1.1089
2022 Avg (January) 1.3244

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1488 1.0809 1.1089
February 1.1062 0.9931 1.0395
March 1.0443 0.9655 1.0077
April 1.0192 0.9808 0.9963
May 0.9793 0.8942 0.9317
June 0.9445 0.8876 0.9212
July 0.9591 0.9041 0.9288
August 0.9391 0.8786 0.9037
September 0.9284 0.8981 0.9123
October 0.9687 0.9212 0.9492
November 0.9622 0.8988 0.9344
December 0.9434 0.9007 0.9196