2023 LSL to NZD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0947 NZD

YEARLY LOW

0.0819 NZD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0883 NZD

2023 LSL to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the LSL to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0947. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 19, dropping to 0.0819.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0128 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0913 to the December average rate of 0.0860, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.0947 was down 7.28% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.1021, 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 473 NZD

2022 Average 483 NZD

Yearly Trough Low 410 NZD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 63.82 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.0920

0.0840

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to NZD 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 0.0882, compared to 0.0885 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0882

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0885

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was July, with a trading range of 0.0071 NZD (High: 0.0921 / Low: 0.0849). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 NZD (High: 0.0897 / Low: 0.0877).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0071

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 0.0913) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.0959), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0046 (-4.77%).

2023 Avg (January) 0.0913

2022 Avg (January) 0.0959

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0947	0.0891	0.0913
February	0.0922	0.0873	0.0890
March	0.0896	0.0867	0.0882
April	0.0905	0.0872	0.0888
May	0.0883	0.0819	0.0847
June	0.0890	0.0834	0.0871
July	0.0921	0.0849	0.0882
August	0.0908	0.0862	0.0888
September	0.0897	0.0877	0.0890
October	0.0916	0.0855	0.0890
November	0.0923	0.0862	0.0897
December	0.0882	0.0843	0.0860