2013 LSL to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

58.6502 XOF

YEARLY LOW

45.4868 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

51.4350 XOF

2013 LSL to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LSL to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 58.6502. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 45.4868.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.1633 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 56.3296 to the December average rate of 46.2309, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 58.6502 was down 11.89% compared to the 2012 peak of 66.5624, 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 293,251 XOF

2012 Average 311,455 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 227,434 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 65,816.66 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

57.3394

45.2210

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 54.3303, compared to 48.5396 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.7907 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 54.3303

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 48.5396

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 5.5882 XOF (High: 55.9247 / Low: 50.3366). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0230 XOF (High: 51.0719 / Low: 50.0489).

May Spread (Volatile) ±5.5882

July Spread (Stable) ±1.0230

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 4.5785 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.5785

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 56.3296) against the same month in 2012 (average: 63.4430), the exchange rate shifted by -7.1134 (-11.21%).

2013 Avg (January) 56.3296

2012 Avg (January) 63.4430

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	58.6502	53.7220	56.3296
February	56.5888	53.7187	55.2246
March	55.8020	54.3923	55.1224
April	56.2634	54.4829	55.3465
May	55.9247	50.3366	54.2688
June	51.1362	48.5123	49.6903
July	51.0719	50.0489	50.5539
August	50.2854	47.3223	48.9554
September	50.3369	47.9977	49.2202
October	49.0495	47.9700	48.5995
November	48.1852	47.1316	47.6776
December	47.2985	45.4868	46.2309