2012 LSL to XOF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 LSL to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the LSL to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 66.5624. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 56.9417.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.6207 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 63.4430 to the December average rate of 58.0088, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 66.5624 was down 11.22% compared to the 2011 peak of 74.9712, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LSL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
LSL to XOF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 63.7738, compared to 60.8180 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.9558 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 4.3190 XOF (High: 66.0345 / Low: 61.7155). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8127 XOF (High: 63.5040 / Low: 61.6913).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 3.1710 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 65.3825) against the same month in 2011 (average: 67.8430), the exchange rate shifted by -2.4605 (-3.63%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64.1511 | 62.2832 | 63.4430 |
| February | 66.4062 | 64.0883 | 64.8250 |
| March | 66.5624 | 64.2330 | 65.3825 |
| April | 64.3878 | 62.5568 | 63.7379 |
| May | 64.5890 | 61.6872 | 62.8314 |
| June | 63.5040 | 61.6913 | 62.4230 |
| July | 65.5015 | 63.4283 | 64.6479 |
| August | 66.0345 | 61.7155 | 64.0348 |
| September | 62.8278 | 60.5763 | 61.6196 |
| October | 61.0971 | 57.2273 | 58.4487 |
| November | 59.2472 | 57.0615 | 58.1481 |
| December | 58.7681 | 56.9417 | 58.0088 |