YEARLY HIGH
0.8580 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.6859 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7466 SCR

2024 LSL to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the LSL to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 14, valuing the pair at 0.8580. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 0.6859.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1721 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7122 to the December average rate of 0.7749, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 0.8580 was up 3.90% compared to the 2023 peak of 0.8258, 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 4,290 SCR
2023 Average 3,645 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 3,430 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 860.31 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

0.7873
0.7021
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 0.7258, compared to 0.7674 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0416 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7258
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7674

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was October, with a trading range of 0.1154 SCR (High: 0.8580 / Low: 0.7426). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0355 SCR (High: 0.7578 / Low: 0.7223).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1154
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0355

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0132 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0132

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2024: 0.7802) against the same month in 2023 (average: 0.6995), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0807 (+11.54%).

2024 Avg (October) 0.7802
2023 Avg (October) 0.6995

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7426 0.6859 0.7122
February 0.7320 0.6871 0.7092
March 0.7651 0.7031 0.7207
April 0.7498 0.7058 0.7203
May 0.7578 0.7223 0.7424
June 0.8209 0.7185 0.7500
July 0.7802 0.7316 0.7567
August 0.8308 0.7157 0.7617
September 0.8067 0.7394 0.7636
October 0.8580 0.7426 0.7802
November 0.8032 0.7434 0.7670
December 0.8429 0.7320 0.7749