2014 LSL to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

89.4441 CDF

YEARLY LOW

79.1807 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

85.2036 CDF

2014 LSL to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LSL to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 89.4441. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 79.1807.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.2634 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 85.1528 to the December average rate of 80.5583, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 89.4441 was down 17.87% compared to the 2013 peak of 108.9014, 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 447,220 CDF

2013 Average 479,653 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 395,904 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 51,316.76 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

89.3924

79.7552

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 86.2793, compared to 84.1278 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.1515 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 86.2793

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 84.1278

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 5.2657 CDF (High: 87.7263 / Low: 82.4606). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6362 CDF (High: 87.1805 / Low: 85.5443).

January Spread (Volatile) ±5.2657

June Spread (Stable) ±1.6362

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 2.8888 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8888

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 88.5893) against the same month in 2013 (average: 98.8741), the exchange rate shifted by -10.2847 (-10.40%).

2014 Avg (May) 88.5893

2013 Avg (May) 98.8741

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	87.7263	82.4606	85.1528
February	86.0098	82.3647	84.0338
March	87.4096	84.7164	85.9041
April	88.5523	86.5123	87.4571
May	89.4441	87.5465	88.5893
June	87.1805	85.5443	86.5388
July	87.9536	85.7406	86.6082
August	87.4590	85.8004	86.5720
September	86.6640	82.0053	84.1586
October	84.9417	81.5426	83.4225
November	84.5998	82.0536	83.4471
December	84.0218	79.1807	80.5583