YEARLY HIGH
0.1354 CDF
YEARLY LOW
0.1164 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1248 CDF

2023 LAK to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the LAK to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 0.1354. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 12, dropping to 0.1164.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0190 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1206 to the December average rate of 0.1318, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.1354 was down 24.42% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.1792, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 677 CDF
2022 Average 725 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 582 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 95.05 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.1329
0.1195
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK to CDF 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 0.1233, compared to 0.1264 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1233
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1264

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 0.0159 CDF (High: 0.1323 / Low: 0.1164). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 CDF (High: 0.1289 / Low: 0.1262).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0159
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 0.1318) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.1181), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0138 (+11.65%).

2023 Avg (December) 0.1318
2022 Avg (December) 0.1181

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1229 0.1179 0.1206
February 0.1235 0.1203 0.1222
March 0.1236 0.1203 0.1225
April 0.1268 0.1188 0.1214
May 0.1323 0.1164 0.1247
June 0.1313 0.1253 0.1284
July 0.1323 0.1268 0.1292
August 0.1289 0.1262 0.1274
September 0.1268 0.1217 0.1247
October 0.1256 0.1201 0.1223
November 0.1316 0.1195 0.1229
December 0.1354 0.1290 0.1318