YEARLY HIGH
3.3138 PHP
YEARLY LOW
2.8359 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0156 PHP

2023 LSL to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the LSL to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 3.3138. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 2.8359.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4778 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2120 to the December average rate of 2.9743, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 3.3138 was down 7.53% compared to the 2022 peak of 3.5835, 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 16,569 PHP
2022 Average 16,680 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 14,180 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,389.23 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

3.2402
2.9023
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to PHP 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 3.0387, compared to 2.9925 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0462 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0387
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9925

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 0.2320 PHP (High: 3.0679 / Low: 2.8359). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0812 PHP (High: 3.0351 / Low: 2.9539).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2320
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0812

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 0.1473 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1473

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 3.2120) against the same month in 2022 (average: 3.3088), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0967 (-2.92%).

2023 Avg (January) 3.2120
2022 Avg (January) 3.3088

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.3138 3.1373 3.2120
February 3.1637 2.9908 3.0648
March 3.0584 2.9136 2.9965
April 3.0971 2.9782 3.0467
May 3.0328 2.8481 2.9305
June 3.0679 2.8359 2.9817
July 3.1175 2.9247 3.0141
August 3.0588 2.9187 2.9953
September 3.0351 2.9539 2.9956
October 3.0233 2.9156 2.9798
November 3.0754 2.8551 2.9963
December 3.0565 2.9096 2.9743