YEARLY HIGH
40.2062 SOS
YEARLY LOW
30.3383 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
35.3637 SOS

2022 LSL to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LSL to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 25, valuing the pair at 40.2062. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 30.3383.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.8679 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.5775 to the December average rate of 32.9474, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 40.2062 was down 6.80% compared to the 2021 peak of 43.1416, 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 201,031 SOS
2021 Average 196,881 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 151,691 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49,339.59 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

39.5145
30.6500
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to SOS 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 37.7500, compared to 32.9774 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.7727 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.7500
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.9774

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 3.7787 SOS (High: 36.9318 / Low: 33.1531). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1673 SOS (High: 32.0214 / Low: 30.8541).

July Spread (Volatile) ±3.7787
October Spread (Stable) ±1.1673

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 2.3235 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3235

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 38.7758) against the same month in 2021 (average: 38.8134), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0376 (-0.10%).

2022 Avg (March) 38.7758
2021 Avg (March) 38.8134

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 38.6326 36.2533 37.5775
February 38.7261 37.4498 38.1866
March 40.2062 37.5482 38.7758
April 39.8091 36.1860 38.7077
May 37.4024 35.6755 36.4670
June 37.8580 35.5907 36.7857
July 36.9318 33.1531 34.4622
August 35.1966 33.3150 34.1942
September 33.3817 31.4436 32.4297
October 32.0214 30.8541 31.3887
November 33.5526 30.3383 32.4419
December 33.5138 32.2588 32.9474