YEARLY HIGH
66.5624 XOF
YEARLY LOW
56.9417 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
62.2959 XOF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LSL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 332,812 XOF
2011 Average 326,934 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 284,708 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48,103.71 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

66.1198
57.2715
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 63.7738
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 60.8180

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

August Spread (Volatile) ±4.3190
June Spread (Stable) ±1.8127

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 3.1710 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1710

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2012 Avg (March) 65.3825
2011 Avg (March) 67.8430

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