2023 LSL to NGN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 LSL to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the LSL to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 48.5472. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 23.3153.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.2319 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.5788 to the December average rate of 43.4071, the exchange rate registered a net change of 63.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 48.5472 was up 69.49% compared to the 2022 peak of 28.6429, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LSL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.
LSL to NGN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 26.5486, compared to 41.9806 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 15.4320 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 21.6083 NGN (High: 44.9236 / Low: 23.3153). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7242 NGN (High: 26.9968 / Low: 26.2726).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween September and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.8378 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 43.4071) against the same month in 2022 (average: 25.7951), the exchange rate shifted by +17.6120 (+68.28%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.9968 | 26.2726 | 26.5788 |
| February | 26.9276 | 24.9253 | 25.7256 |
| March | 25.8196 | 24.7326 | 25.1688 |
| April | 25.9294 | 25.0580 | 25.4352 |
| May | 25.2462 | 23.3485 | 24.2432 |
| June | 44.9236 | 23.3153 | 32.1402 |
| July | 44.9399 | 40.1951 | 42.6685 |
| August | 42.2517 | 39.0300 | 40.8307 |
| September | 41.6332 | 39.2395 | 40.8286 |
| October | 46.3440 | 39.0683 | 41.0823 |
| November | 45.1816 | 41.0068 | 43.0666 |
| December | 48.5472 | 41.0360 | 43.4071 |