2020 LSL to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

135.1843 CDF

YEARLY LOW

90.4836 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

113.1020 CDF

2020 LSL to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LSL to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 135.1843. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 90.4836.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 44.7008 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 117.4936 to the December average rate of 131.3182, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 135.1843 was up 9.69% compared to the 2019 peak of 123.2465, 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 675,922 CDF

2019 Average 572,572 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 452,418 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 223,503.81 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

135.1863

88.7686

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 105.5556, compared to 120.6484 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 15.0927 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 105.5556

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 120.6484

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 37.2193 CDF (High: 135.1843 / Low: 97.9650). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.3120 CDF (High: 114.4419 / Low: 110.1299).

December Spread (Volatile) ±37.2193

February Spread (Stable) ±4.3120

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 10.1840 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -10.1840

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 131.3182) against the same month in 2019 (average: 116.4663), the exchange rate shifted by +14.8519 (+12.75%).

2020 Avg (December) 131.3182

2019 Avg (December) 116.4663

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	120.3069	114.0223	117.4936
February	114.4419	110.1299	112.8626
March	111.0422	95.5814	102.6786
April	95.4656	90.4836	92.6367
May	104.8826	92.7453	98.4259
June	111.6027	104.5023	109.2365
July	119.2231	112.0832	116.1523
August	118.1276	111.0984	114.2244
September	121.3430	114.7245	117.2548
October	120.9392	109.5757	118.4191
November	129.2929	120.5788	126.5215
December	135.1843	97.9650	131.3182