2021 LSL to CDF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 LSL to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the LSL to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 147.8123. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 123.3961.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.4162 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 130.8879 to the December average rate of 126.0675, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 147.8123 was up 9.34% compared to the 2020 peak of 135.1843, 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 2021.
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 136.8405, compared to 133.0236 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.8169 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 10.5754 CDF (High: 133.9715 / Low: 123.3961). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.2662 CDF (High: 139.7375 / Low: 134.4713).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 6.4740 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 143.8547) against the same month in 2020 (average: 109.2365), the exchange rate shifted by +34.6182 (+31.69%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 135.1710 | 127.4600 | 130.8879 |
| February | 137.2424 | 131.3205 | 134.0885 |
| March | 135.6900 | 128.0675 | 132.5882 |
| April | 139.7375 | 134.4713 | 137.7177 |
| May | 145.3358 | 137.7999 | 141.9061 |
| June | 147.8123 | 138.8675 | 143.8547 |
| July | 140.3994 | 134.0547 | 137.3807 |
| August | 138.0445 | 129.7286 | 134.3106 |
| September | 140.9089 | 131.3804 | 136.6520 |
| October | 138.2864 | 131.1010 | 134.3605 |
| November | 133.9715 | 123.3961 | 129.3704 |
| December | 128.8404 | 123.4388 | 126.0675 |