2013 LSL to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

58.6470 XAF

YEARLY LOW

45.4859 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

51.4303 XAF

2013 LSL to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LSL to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 58.6470. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 45.4859.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.1612 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 56.3242 to the December average rate of 46.2122, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 58.6470 was down 11.79% compared to the 2012 peak of 66.4822, 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 293,235 XAF

2012 Average 311,363 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 227,429 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 65,805.78 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

57.3354

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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 54.3251, compared to 48.5355 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.7896 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 54.3251

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 48.5355

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 5.5883 XAF (High: 55.8959 / Low: 50.3077). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9780 XAF (High: 48.1357 / Low: 47.1577).

May Spread (Volatile) ±5.5883

November Spread (Stable) ±0.9780

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 4.5723 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.5723

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 56.3242) against the same month in 2012 (average: 63.4363), the exchange rate shifted by -7.1121 (-11.21%).

2013 Avg (January) 56.3242

2012 Avg (January) 63.4363

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	58.6470	53.7319	56.3242
February	56.5884	53.7519	55.2290
March	55.7874	54.3829	55.1057
April	56.2749	54.4518	55.3422
May	55.8959	50.3077	54.2609
June	51.1303	48.4680	49.6886
July	51.0743	50.0489	50.5432
August	50.2709	47.3115	48.9834
September	50.3019	47.9984	49.2037
October	49.0498	47.9442	48.5852
November	48.1357	47.1577	47.6855
December	47.3196	45.4859	46.2122