YEARLY HIGH
0.1607 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.1367 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1466 XCD

2023 LSL to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the LSL to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 0.1607. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 0.1367.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0240 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1580 to the December average rate of 0.1448, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.1607 was down 13.68% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.1861, 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 803 XCD
2022 Average 829 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 683 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 120.05 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.1596
0.1402
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to XCD 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 0.1487, compared to 0.1444 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1487
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1444

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 0.0120 XCD (High: 0.1487 / Low: 0.1367). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 XCD (High: 0.1443 / Low: 0.1406).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0120
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0070 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0070

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 0.1580) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.1746), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0166 (-9.49%).

2023 Avg (January) 0.1580
2022 Avg (January) 0.1746

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1607 0.1550 0.1580
February 0.1581 0.1466 0.1510
March 0.1516 0.1452 0.1480
April 0.1522 0.1467 0.1490
May 0.1478 0.1369 0.1420
June 0.1487 0.1367 0.1444
July 0.1537 0.1425 0.1484
August 0.1500 0.1387 0.1438
September 0.1443 0.1406 0.1425
October 0.1438 0.1390 0.1418
November 0.1487 0.1379 0.1453
December 0.1480 0.1415 0.1448