YEARLY HIGH
166.2340 CDF
YEARLY LOW
123.7440 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
152.2363 CDF

2025 LSL to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the LSL to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 14, valuing the pair at 166.2340. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 6, dropping to 123.7440.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 42.4899 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 152.1599 to the December average rate of 134.1626, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 166.2340 was down 0.29% compared to the 2024 peak of 166.7152, 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 831,170 CDF
2024 Average 768,957 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 618,720 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 212,449.72 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

166.8897
125.3134
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 156.4898, compared to 147.9828 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.5070 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 156.4898
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 147.9828

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was October, with a trading range of 28.4689 CDF (High: 152.3190 / Low: 123.8502). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.3209 CDF (High: 163.5725 / Low: 160.2516).

October Spread (Volatile) ±28.4689
June Spread (Stable) ±3.3209

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 27.1566 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -27.1566

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2025: 162.6493) against the same month in 2024 (average: 161.7365), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9127 (+0.56%).

2025 Avg (September) 162.6493
2024 Avg (September) 161.7365

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 155.2386 148.9879 152.1599
February 156.2715 151.0814 154.8978
March 158.7610 153.5774 157.0385
April 158.1492 147.3103 153.7678
May 162.6910 155.8233 159.0812
June 163.5725 160.2516 161.9937
July 165.4796 160.3447 163.3891
August 165.6866 159.4471 163.4250
September 166.2340 152.2693 162.6493
October 152.3190 123.8502 135.4927
November 133.1833 123.7440 128.7781
December 137.8880 130.2946 134.1626