YEARLY HIGH
51.6405 XAF
YEARLY LOW
37.5442 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
46.6136 XAF

2015 LSL to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LSL to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 11, valuing the pair at 51.6405. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 37.5442.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.0963 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.8164 to the December average rate of 40.0446, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 51.6405 was up 7.02% compared to the 2014 peak of 48.2537, 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 258,202 XAF
2014 Average 228,059 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 187,721 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 70,481.55 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

51.7376
38.9816
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 49.3770, compared to 43.8502 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.5268 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 49.3770
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 43.8502

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 5.6004 XAF (High: 43.1446 / Low: 37.5442). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9024 XAF (High: 50.7044 / Low: 49.8020).

December Spread (Volatile) ±5.6004
March Spread (Stable) ±0.9024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 3.2050 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.2050

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2015: 50.6746) against the same month in 2014 (average: 45.0470), the exchange rate shifted by +5.6276 (+12.49%).

2015 Avg (April) 50.6746
2014 Avg (April) 45.0470

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 51.3994 46.6149 48.8164
February 50.6131 49.1888 49.8750
March 50.7044 49.8020 50.2008
April 51.6405 49.4851 50.6746
May 50.0842 48.4574 49.1400
June 49.0661 46.6563 47.5551
July 48.9058 46.9250 47.9053
August 47.4403 43.3413 45.7549
September 43.6807 41.6789 42.7895
October 44.2588 42.1190 43.3570
November 44.1239 42.2973 43.2496
December 43.1446 37.5442 40.0446