2019 LSL to CDF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 LSL to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the LSL to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 123.2465. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 12, dropping to 107.1462.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.1003 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 117.7445 to the December average rate of 116.4663, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 123.2465 was down 11.96% compared to the 2018 peak of 139.9881, 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 2019.
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 115.6683, compared to 113.4081 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.2602 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 10.0805 CDF (High: 122.8598 / Low: 112.7793). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.0955 CDF (High: 115.5446 / Low: 112.4491).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween October and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 8.4867 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 118.9041) against the same month in 2018 (average: 136.1387), the exchange rate shifted by -17.2345 (-12.66%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 122.8598 | 112.7793 | 117.7445 |
| February | 123.2465 | 116.0511 | 118.9041 |
| March | 116.5833 | 111.8983 | 113.9967 |
| April | 117.5650 | 113.6007 | 115.8422 |
| May | 115.5446 | 112.4491 | 114.1297 |
| June | 117.1004 | 110.0192 | 113.3925 |
| July | 119.8778 | 116.6571 | 118.1705 |
| August | 116.8113 | 107.1462 | 109.6837 |
| September | 113.8416 | 109.2768 | 112.0367 |
| October | 114.4375 | 108.5402 | 111.6130 |
| November | 113.8758 | 109.4720 | 112.4784 |
| December | 120.2138 | 113.0343 | 116.4663 |