YEARLY HIGH
48.2537 XAF
YEARLY LOW
43.0033 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
45.6016 XAF

2014 LSL to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LSL to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 48.2537. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 43.0033.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.2503 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 44.3892 to the December average rate of 46.3679, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 48.2537 was down 17.72% compared to the 2013 peak of 58.6470, 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 241,268 XAF
2013 Average 257,048 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 215,017 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,251.72 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

47.8086
43.4307
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 44.7643, compared to 46.4389 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6746 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 44.7643
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 46.4389

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 2.8804 XAF (High: 47.8436 / Low: 44.9632). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8070 XAF (High: 45.6653 / Low: 44.8582).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.8804
June Spread (Stable) ±0.8070

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.0759 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0759

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2014: 47.4438) against the same month in 2013 (average: 47.6855), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2417 (-0.51%).

2014 Avg (November) 47.4438
2013 Avg (November) 47.6855

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 45.3853 43.0033 44.3892
February 44.6464 43.2893 43.7955
March 45.1227 43.6522 44.2007
April 45.5135 44.4769 45.0470
May 46.6771 44.8813 45.9055
June 45.6653 44.8582 45.2476
July 46.5814 44.7662 45.4881
August 46.8884 45.6673 46.2278
September 47.3357 45.8372 46.3749
October 47.7036 46.1015 46.7308
November 48.2537 46.7891 47.4438
December 47.8436 44.9632 46.3679