YEARLY HIGH
1.1144 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.8809 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0209 LSL

2023 MDL to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the MDL to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 1.1144. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 0.8809.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2335 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9008 to the December average rate of 1.0605, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.1144 was up 16.77% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.9544, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MDL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,572 LSL
2022 Average 4,333 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 4,404 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,167.60 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.0888
0.8837
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL to LSL 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 0.9933, compared to 1.0484 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0551 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9933
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0484

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 0.1044 LSL (High: 1.1144 / Low: 1.0100). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0345 LSL (High: 1.0689 / Low: 1.0344).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1044
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0345

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0281 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0281

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2023: 1.0464) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.8259), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2205 (+26.70%).

2023 Avg (June) 1.0464
2022 Avg (June) 0.8259

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9305 0.8809 0.9008
February 0.9789 0.9115 0.9539
March 1.0016 0.9644 0.9818
April 1.0236 0.9700 1.0055
May 1.1123 1.0234 1.0717
June 1.1144 1.0100 1.0464
July 1.0406 0.9891 1.0183
August 1.1134 1.0150 1.0635
September 1.0770 1.0323 1.0549
October 1.0689 1.0344 1.0511
November 1.0949 1.0128 1.0422
December 1.0816 1.0255 1.0605