2020 LSL to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

41.9559 XAF

YEARLY LOW

31.5095 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

35.1575 XAF

2020 LSL to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LSL to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 41.9559. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 31.5095.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.4463 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.1536 to the December average rate of 36.1933, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 41.9559 was down 2.54% compared to the 2019 peak of 43.0487, 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 209,779 XAF

2019 Average 202,916 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 157,548 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 52,231.73 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

42.0433

31.3673

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 36.0916, compared to 34.2234 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.8682 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.0916

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.2234

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 5.3026 XAF (High: 38.5444 / Low: 33.2418). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1108 XAF (High: 34.4468 / Low: 33.3360).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.3026

October Spread (Stable) ±1.1108

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 4.4441 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.4441

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 41.1536) against the same month in 2019 (average: 41.3739), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2203 (-0.53%).

2020 Avg (January) 41.1536

2019 Avg (January) 41.3739

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	41.9559	40.0009	41.1536
February	40.7850	38.6248	40.1185
March	38.5444	33.2418	35.6744
April	33.6742	31.9019	32.5413
May	34.2547	31.8903	33.0546
June	34.7423	33.5645	34.0074
July	34.5973	33.3647	34.1699
August	33.4612	31.5095	32.2570
September	34.2244	32.7059	33.2451
October	34.4468	33.3360	33.8493
November	36.2192	34.5748	35.6259
December	36.9083	35.2180	36.1933