YEARLY HIGH
51.5844 XOF
YEARLY LOW
37.5442 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
46.6134 XOF

2015 LSL to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LSL to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 11, valuing the pair at 51.5844. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 37.5442.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.0402 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.7853 to the December average rate of 40.0940, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 51.5844 was up 6.97% compared to the 2014 peak of 48.2236, 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 257,922 XOF
2014 Average 228,090 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 187,721 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 70,201.19 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

51.6819
39.0406
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 49.3482, compared to 43.8787 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.4695 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 49.3482
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 43.8787

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 5.6523 XOF (High: 43.1965 / Low: 37.5442). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8938 XOF (High: 50.6455 / Low: 49.7517).

December Spread (Volatile) ±5.6523
March Spread (Stable) ±0.8938

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 3.2004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.2004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2015: 50.6285) against the same month in 2014 (average: 45.0809), the exchange rate shifted by +5.5476 (+12.31%).

2015 Avg (April) 50.6285
2014 Avg (April) 45.0809

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 51.3818 46.6143 48.7853
February 50.6045 49.1794 49.8672
March 50.6455 49.7517 50.1661
April 51.5844 49.4317 50.6285
May 50.0550 48.4070 49.1240
June 49.0561 46.6568 47.5180
July 48.9077 46.9233 47.8906
August 47.5222 43.3186 45.7597
September 43.6474 41.7839 42.8267
October 44.3163 42.1176 43.4067
November 44.1819 42.2981 43.2944
December 43.1965 37.5442 40.0940