2013 LSL to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

108.9014 CDF

YEARLY LOW

87.9700 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

95.9717 CDF

2013 LSL to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LSL to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 108.9014. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 87.9700.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.9314 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 105.1256 to the December average rate of 89.0717, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 108.9014 was down 10.88% compared to the 2012 peak of 122.1985, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 544,507 CDF

2012 Average 561,300 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 439,850 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 104,656.79 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

106.7309

87.4663

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 100.2419, compared to 91.7014 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.5405 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 100.2419

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 91.7014

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 11.6878 CDF (High: 103.2214 / Low: 91.5336). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7006 CDF (High: 104.4132 / Low: 102.7125).

May Spread (Volatile) ±11.6878

February Spread (Stable) ±1.7006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 6.8526 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.8526

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 105.1256) against the same month in 2012 (average: 113.7849), the exchange rate shifted by -8.6594 (-7.61%).

2013 Avg (January) 105.1256

2012 Avg (January) 113.7849

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	108.9014	102.2032	105.1256
February	104.4132	102.7125	103.4517
March	102.1539	99.5115	100.8263
April	103.4353	99.6294	101.1526
May	103.2214	91.5336	98.8741
June	93.7571	90.2808	92.0215
July	94.9595	90.4438	92.9268
August	93.7155	88.6748	91.5272
September	95.3237	89.9548	92.6525
October	94.7460	91.6909	93.4145
November	91.6901	88.7528	90.6158
December	90.5844	87.9700	89.0717