YEARLY HIGH
75.4814 XAF
YEARLY LOW
57.5076 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
65.8960 XAF

2011 LSL to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LSL to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 75.4814. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 23, dropping to 57.5076.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.9737 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 72.2330 to the December average rate of 60.8523, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 75.4814 was up 0.01% compared to the 2010 peak of 75.4752, 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 377,407 XAF
2010 Average 342,436 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 287,538 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 89,868.67 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

73.5017
58.2768
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to XAF 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 68.8576, compared to 62.9343 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.9233 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 68.8576
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 62.9343

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was January, with a trading range of 6.9224 XAF (High: 75.4814 / Low: 68.5590). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6923 XAF (High: 68.0356 / Low: 66.3433).

January Spread (Volatile) ±6.9224
June Spread (Stable) ±1.6923

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 3.5865 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.5865

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 72.2330) against the same month in 2010 (average: 64.8236), the exchange rate shifted by +7.4094 (+11.43%).

2011 Avg (January) 72.2330
2010 Avg (January) 64.8236

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 75.4814 68.5590 72.2330
February 70.2936 67.8639 68.6465
March 71.1967 68.7498 70.4313
April 72.1045 66.0842 67.7752
May 68.0595 65.7085 66.7844
June 68.0356 66.3433 67.2756
July 68.9469 66.9068 67.7087
August 68.5571 62.9345 64.6916
September 66.2893 61.1734 64.0999
October 62.5425 59.1189 60.7079
November 60.9685 57.5076 59.5455
December 62.6246 59.7824 60.8523