YEARLY HIGH
0.9928 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.6972 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8341 SCR

2022 LSL to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LSL to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 0.9928. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 6, dropping to 0.6972.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2957 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8896 to the December average rate of 0.7742, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.9928 was down 32.38% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.4684, 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 4,964 SCR
2021 Average 5,469 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 3,486 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,478.31 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.9829
0.7152
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to SCR 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 0.8963, compared to 0.7718 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1244 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8963
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7718

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.1593 SCR (High: 0.9892 / Low: 0.8299). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0513 SCR (High: 0.7659 / Low: 0.7146).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1593
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0513

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1233 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1233

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 0.9606) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.4119), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4513 (-31.96%).

2022 Avg (March) 0.9606
2021 Avg (March) 1.4119

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9746 0.8377 0.8896
February 0.9671 0.8476 0.8999
March 0.9928 0.9311 0.9606
April 0.9892 0.8299 0.9505
May 0.8933 0.8019 0.8272
June 0.9303 0.8003 0.8500
July 0.8472 0.7554 0.7933
August 0.8320 0.7580 0.7946
September 0.8290 0.7221 0.7660
October 0.7659 0.7146 0.7375
November 0.7959 0.6972 0.7653
December 0.8292 0.7384 0.7742