2016 LSL to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

45.9558 XAF

YEARLY LOW

35.7155 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

40.5104 XAF

2016 LSL to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LSL to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 45.9558. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 35.7155.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.2404 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.1478 to the December average rate of 44.9149, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 45.9558 was down 11.01% compared to the 2015 peak of 51.6405, 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 229,779 XAF

2015 Average 232,964 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 178,577 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 51,201.88 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

45.6916

36.3711

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 38.2333, compared to 42.7875 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.5542 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.2333

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 42.7875

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 3.6021 XAF (High: 44.1315 / Low: 40.5294). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7397 XAF (High: 39.1588 / Low: 37.4192).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.6021

March Spread (Stable) ±1.7397

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.6561 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6561

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 44.9149) against the same month in 2015 (average: 40.0446), the exchange rate shifted by +4.8703 (+12.16%).

2016 Avg (December) 44.9149

2015 Avg (December) 40.0446

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	39.1208	35.7155	37.1478
February	39.0807	36.2612	37.4407
March	39.1588	37.4192	38.3812
April	40.6954	37.9073	39.6427
May	40.3668	37.1238	37.9866
June	40.0971	37.6006	38.8009
July	42.4038	40.1450	41.2762
August	44.1315	40.5294	42.6421
September	43.3096	40.4184	41.6522
October	44.2222	41.5977	42.7170
November	44.6848	42.2982	43.5229
December	45.9558	43.7886	44.9149