2014 LSL to XOF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2014.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LSL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.
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 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |