2023 SBD to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.3728 LSL

YEARLY LOW

2.0267 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2115 LSL

2023 SBD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the SBD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 2.3728. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 2.0267.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3461 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0697 to the December average rate of 2.2075, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 2.3728 was up 5.56% compared to the 2022 peak of 2.2478, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,864 LSL

2022 Average 10,050 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 10,133 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,730.49 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

2.3083

2.0480

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 2.1974, compared to 2.2257 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0284 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1974

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2257

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 0.1919 LSL (High: 2.3728 / Low: 2.1808). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0583 LSL (High: 2.2928 / Low: 2.2346).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1919

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0583

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0680 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0680

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2023: 2.2466) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.9422), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3045 (+15.68%).

2023 Avg (June) 2.2466

2022 Avg (June) 1.9422

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1225	2.0267	2.0697
February	2.2389	2.0848	2.1745
March	2.2698	2.1658	2.2196
April	2.2197	2.1566	2.1871
May	2.3693	2.1953	2.2866
June	2.3728	2.1808	2.2466
July	2.2689	2.0970	2.1786
August	2.3283	2.1528	2.2466
September	2.2928	2.2346	2.2572
October	2.3031	2.2282	2.2598
November	2.3335	2.1579	2.2048
December	2.2595	2.1546	2.2075