2023 LSL to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

33.7990 SOS

YEARLY LOW

28.7786 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

30.8808 SOS

2023 LSL to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the LSL to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 33.7990. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 31, dropping to 28.7786.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.0205 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.2511 to the December average rate of 30.6291, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 33.7990 was down 15.94% compared to the 2022 peak of 40.2062, 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 168,995 SOS

2022 Average 176,717 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 143,893 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,102.31 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

33.5882

29.5431

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 31.2864, compared to 30.4752 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8112 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.2864

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.4752

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was July, with a trading range of 2.5854 SOS (High: 32.3800 / Low: 29.7946). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8198 SOS (High: 30.4434 / Low: 29.6236).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2.5854

September Spread (Stable) ±0.8198

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.4730 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4730

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 33.2511) against the same month in 2022 (average: 37.5775), the exchange rate shifted by -4.3264 (-11.51%).

2023 Avg (January) 33.2511

2022 Avg (January) 37.5775

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	33.7990	32.6033	33.2511
February	33.2624	30.8342	31.7781
March	31.8860	30.5446	31.0979
April	31.9779	30.8848	31.3259
May	31.0996	28.7786	29.8802
June	31.2866	28.7888	30.3852
July	32.3800	29.7946	31.2267
August	31.6159	29.2276	30.2825
September	30.4434	29.6236	30.0718
October	30.4089	29.3232	29.9600
November	31.4572	29.1653	30.6812
December	31.3888	29.9109	30.6291