2011 LSL to CDF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2011.
2011 LSL to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011
During 2011, the LSL to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 138.8255. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 25, dropping to 106.0717.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.7538 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 131.3375 to the December average rate of 110.5412, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 138.8255 was up 3.17% compared to the 2010 peak of 134.5535, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LSL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.
LSL to CDF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 132.2112, compared to 120.8489 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 11.3624 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 15.9206 CDF (High: 131.2231 / Low: 115.3024). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2399 CDF (High: 135.4817 / Low: 132.2417).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and April, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 7.5320 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 133.4922) against the same month in 2010 (average: 118.0260), the exchange rate shifted by +15.4662 (+13.10%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 137.7936 | 127.0921 | 131.3375 |
| February | 131.2475 | 125.1361 | 127.3469 |
| March | 133.9142 | 129.3593 | 131.9441 |
| April | 137.0563 | 132.7689 | 135.2306 |
| May | 138.8255 | 129.7024 | 133.4922 |
| June | 135.4817 | 132.2417 | 133.9161 |
| July | 137.1739 | 131.8166 | 134.4128 |
| August | 136.4149 | 125.4519 | 128.8276 |
| September | 131.2231 | 115.3024 | 123.4936 |
| October | 118.6629 | 113.0353 | 115.9615 |
| November | 115.9709 | 106.0717 | 111.8566 |
| December | 112.7740 | 107.0832 | 110.5412 |