YEARLY HIGH
0.0936 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.0763 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0846 SGD

2022 LSL to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LSL to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 11, valuing the pair at 0.0936. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 4, dropping to 0.0763.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0173 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0873 to the December average rate of 0.0783, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0936 was down 4.56% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0981, 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 468 SGD
2021 Average 455 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 381 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 86.68 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0925
0.0770
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to SGD 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 0.0887, compared to 0.0805 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0082 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0887
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0805

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0068 SGD (High: 0.0936 / Low: 0.0868). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 SGD (High: 0.0884 / Low: 0.0857).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0068
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0044 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 0.0912) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0924), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0012 (-1.32%).

2022 Avg (April) 0.0912
2021 Avg (April) 0.0924

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0890 0.0845 0.0873
February 0.0896 0.0867 0.0885
March 0.0933 0.0877 0.0906
April 0.0936 0.0868 0.0912
May 0.0884 0.0857 0.0868
June 0.0902 0.0855 0.0877
July 0.0872 0.0811 0.0834
August 0.0847 0.0817 0.0829
September 0.0827 0.0794 0.0806
October 0.0800 0.0768 0.0786
November 0.0809 0.0763 0.0791
December 0.0798 0.0769 0.0783