YEARLY HIGH
1.4343 LSL
YEARLY LOW
1.0072 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2093 LSL

2022 SCR to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SCR to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 6, valuing the pair at 1.4343. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 1.0072.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4271 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1258 to the December average rate of 1.2924, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.4343 was up 14.80% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.2494, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,172 LSL
2021 Average 4,747 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 5,036 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,135.66 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.3879
1.0099
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 1.1209, compared to 1.2977 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1768 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1209
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2977

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.1941 LSL (High: 1.2050 / Low: 1.0109). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0668 LSL (High: 1.0740 / Low: 1.0072).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1941
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0668

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0721 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0721

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 1.3086) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.1497), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1588 (+13.81%).

2022 Avg (November) 1.3086
2021 Avg (November) 1.1497

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1938 1.0261 1.1258
February 1.1798 1.0340 1.1135
March 1.0740 1.0072 1.0414
April 1.2050 1.0109 1.0558
May 1.2471 1.1195 1.2096
June 1.2496 1.0749 1.1792
July 1.3238 1.1804 1.2620
August 1.3193 1.2020 1.2592
September 1.3848 1.2063 1.3073
October 1.3994 1.3056 1.3564
November 1.4343 1.2564 1.3086
December 1.3543 1.2060 1.2924