2024 LSL to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4828 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.4368 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4599 SBD

2024 LSL to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the LSL to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 26, valuing the pair at 0.4828. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 0.4368.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0459 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4481 to the December average rate of 0.4599, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 0.4828 was down 2.16% compared to the 2023 peak of 0.4934, 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 2,414 SBD

2023 Average 2,263 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 2,184 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 229.71 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

0.4764

0.4426

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LSL to SBD 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 0.4521, compared to 0.4677 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0156 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4521

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4677

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was December, with a trading range of 0.0303 SBD (High: 0.4747 / Low: 0.4445). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0108 SBD (High: 0.4796 / Low: 0.4688).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0303

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0108

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0065 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0065

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2024: 0.4736) against the same month in 2023 (average: 0.4431), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0305 (+6.88%).

2024 Avg (September) 0.4736

2023 Avg (September) 0.4431

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4550	0.4368	0.4481
February	0.4530	0.4377	0.4454
March	0.4699	0.4436	0.4489
April	0.4588	0.4402	0.4494
May	0.4705	0.4543	0.4612
June	0.4727	0.4456	0.4593
July	0.4702	0.4570	0.4634
August	0.4805	0.4573	0.4702
September	0.4828	0.4653	0.4736
October	0.4796	0.4688	0.4726
November	0.4777	0.4590	0.4664
December	0.4747	0.4445	0.4599