YEARLY HIGH
48.2236 XOF
YEARLY LOW
42.9840 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
45.6080 XOF

2014 LSL to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LSL to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 23, valuing the pair at 48.2236. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 42.9840.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.2396 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 44.4047 to the December average rate of 46.3398, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 48.2236 was down 17.78% compared to the 2013 peak of 58.6502, 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 241,118 XOF
2013 Average 257,071 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 214,920 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,198.03 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

47.8001
43.4449
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 44.7809, compared to 46.4351 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6542 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 44.7809
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 46.4351

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 2.8862 XOF (High: 47.8132 / Low: 44.9270). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8029 XOF (High: 45.6723 / Low: 44.8694).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.8862
June Spread (Stable) ±0.8029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.0973 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0973

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2014: 47.4371) against the same month in 2013 (average: 47.6776), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2405 (-0.50%).

2014 Avg (November) 47.4371
2013 Avg (November) 47.6776

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 45.3940 42.9840 44.4047
February 44.6709 43.2909 43.8078
March 45.1201 43.6267 44.2016
April 45.5478 44.4915 45.0809
May 46.6998 44.8953 45.9212
June 45.6723 44.8694 45.2691
July 46.5986 44.7934 45.5079
August 46.8795 45.6800 46.2423
September 47.3496 45.8212 46.3611
October 47.7353 46.0340 46.7221
November 48.2236 46.7947 47.4371
December 47.8132 44.9270 46.3398