YEARLY HIGH
81.7248 CDF
YEARLY LOW
58.3460 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
73.0229 CDF

2015 LSL to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LSL to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 81.7248. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 58.3460.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.3788 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 80.0669 to the December average rate of 61.5695, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 81.7248 was down 8.63% compared to the 2014 peak of 89.4441, 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 408,624 CDF
2014 Average 426,055 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 291,730 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 116,894.03 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

81.9166
59.7198
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 77.7217, compared to 68.3241 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.3977 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 77.7217
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 68.3241

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 6.2769 CDF (High: 64.6229 / Low: 58.3460). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1273 CDF (High: 81.1275 / Low: 79.0001).

December Spread (Volatile) ±6.2769
January Spread (Stable) ±2.1273

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 3.9512 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.9512

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 79.8912) against the same month in 2014 (average: 84.0338), the exchange rate shifted by -4.1426 (-4.93%).

2015 Avg (February) 79.8912
2014 Avg (February) 84.0338

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 81.1275 79.0001 80.0669
February 81.7248 78.5393 79.8912
March 78.9711 74.3042 76.6744
April 78.4184 76.0745 77.2363
May 78.5950 76.0392 77.2760
June 76.4850 73.3922 75.1858
July 75.8619 72.8045 74.4042
August 73.3675 69.6396 71.8031
September 69.7128 66.0463 67.9295
October 70.8799 66.7413 68.7176
November 67.3773 64.1990 65.5207
December 64.6229 58.3460 61.5695