YEARLY HIGH
166.7152 CDF
YEARLY LOW
139.9276 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
153.7666 CDF

2024 LSL to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the LSL to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 166.7152. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 139.9276.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.7875 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 144.8482 to the December average rate of 156.6502, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 166.7152 was up 9.30% compared to the 2023 peak of 152.5307, 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 833,576 CDF
2023 Average 632,556 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 699,638 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 133,937.73 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

164.1889
143.0899
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 148.4720, compared to 159.0611 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.5892 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 148.4720
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 159.0611

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was December, with a trading range of 10.6129 CDF (High: 162.0599 / Low: 151.4470). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.2895 CDF (High: 165.0781 / Low: 160.7886).

December Spread (Volatile) ±10.6129
October Spread (Stable) ±4.2895

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 2.9284 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9284

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2024: 161.7365) against the same month in 2023 (average: 131.0068), the exchange rate shifted by +30.7297 (+23.46%).

2024 Avg (September) 161.7365
2023 Avg (September) 131.0068

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 147.8210 139.9276 144.8482
February 147.5806 142.9822 145.2405
March 149.3292 144.8244 147.1011
April 151.4369 144.8120 147.9518
May 154.8922 149.5750 151.9625
June 158.3993 148.8597 153.7278
July 159.6521 153.1888 155.9739
August 161.4661 153.7213 157.9970
September 166.7152 158.4835 161.7365
October 165.0781 160.7886 162.4306
November 163.7681 156.7947 159.5786
December 162.0599 151.4470 156.6502