YEARLY HIGH
1.0756 NAD
YEARLY LOW
0.9831 NAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0022 NAD

2023 LSL to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the LSL to NAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 6, valuing the pair at 1.0756. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 0.9831.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0925 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9986 to the December average rate of 1.0008, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.0756 was up 2.95% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.0448, 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 5,378 NAD
2022 Average 4,984 NAD
Yearly Trough Low 4,915 NAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 462.45 NAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.0117
0.9974
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to NAD 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 1.0005, compared to 1.0040 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0005
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0040

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 0.0903 NAD (High: 1.0756 / Low: 0.9853). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0167 NAD (High: 1.0115 / Low: 0.9948).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0903
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0167

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0072 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0072

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2023: 1.0080) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.9999), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0081 (+0.81%).

2023 Avg (November) 1.0080
2022 Avg (November) 0.9999

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0033 0.9831 0.9986
February 1.0094 0.9836 0.9986
March 1.0170 0.9897 1.0007
April 1.0115 0.9948 1.0022
May 1.0195 0.9956 1.0024
June 1.0093 0.9900 1.0003
July 1.0172 0.9937 1.0012
August 1.0213 0.9943 1.0024
September 1.0109 0.9881 1.0007
October 1.0669 0.9902 1.0105
November 1.0756 0.9853 1.0080
December 1.0367 0.9910 1.0008