YEARLY HIGH
0.1180 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0953 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1040 USD

2013 LSL to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LSL to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.1180. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.0953.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0227 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1141 to the December average rate of 0.0965, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1180 was down 11.34% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1331, 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 590 USD
2012 Average 610 USD
Yearly Trough Low 477 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 113.48 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1159
0.0947
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to USD 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 0.1088, compared to 0.0993 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0094 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1088
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0993

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0122 USD (High: 0.1118 / Low: 0.0996). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 USD (High: 0.1136 / Low: 0.1116).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0122
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0075 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0075

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.1141) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1248), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0107 (-8.58%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.1141
2012 Avg (January) 0.1248

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1180 0.1109 0.1141
February 0.1136 0.1116 0.1125
March 0.1109 0.1072 0.1089
April 0.1124 0.1082 0.1099
May 0.1118 0.0996 0.1074
June 0.1018 0.0978 0.0998
July 0.1027 0.0981 0.1008
August 0.1020 0.0964 0.0994
September 0.1033 0.0971 0.1001
October 0.1024 0.0991 0.1010
November 0.0993 0.0965 0.0981
December 0.0980 0.0953 0.0965