2017 LSL to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

48.7633 XAF

YEARLY LOW

38.5012 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

43.7783 XAF

2017 LSL to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LSL to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 25, valuing the pair at 48.7633. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 38.5012.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.2621 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 45.6386 to the December average rate of 42.1912, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 48.7633 was up 6.11% compared to the 2016 peak of 45.9558, 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 243,816 XAF

2016 Average 202,614 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 192,506 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 51,310.35 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

48.3923

38.7940

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 45.9356, compared to 41.6211 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.3145 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.9356

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.6211

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 4.4788 XAF (High: 44.5477 / Low: 40.0689). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9603 XAF (High: 46.1763 / Low: 45.2160).

December Spread (Volatile) ±4.4788

January Spread (Stable) ±0.9603

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.0969 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0969

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 47.5925) against the same month in 2016 (average: 38.3812), the exchange rate shifted by +9.2113 (+24.00%).

2017 Avg (March) 47.5925

2016 Avg (March) 38.3812

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	46.1763	45.2160	45.6386
February	47.9930	45.4012	46.6918
March	48.7633	45.7823	47.5925
April	46.8248	44.3988	45.4955
May	45.5441	44.0668	44.8101
June	46.1782	44.0870	45.3852
July	44.1726	42.5576	43.3834
August	42.4566	41.3111	41.9238
September	42.7852	40.8658	41.8709
October	41.6812	39.7342	40.7633
November	40.5287	38.5012	39.5939
December	44.5477	40.0689	42.1912