2016 LSL to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

46.0629 XOF

YEARLY LOW

36.0426 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

40.6339 XOF

2016 LSL to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LSL to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 46.0629. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 36.0426.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.0203 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.3206 to the December average rate of 44.8729, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 46.0629 was down 10.70% compared to the 2015 peak of 51.5844, 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 230,315 XOF

2015 Average 232,963 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 180,213 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 50,101.38 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

45.6281

36.5654

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 38.4190, compared to 42.8488 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.4298 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.4190

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 42.8488

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 3.6773 XOF (High: 44.2554 / Low: 40.5781). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6723 XOF (High: 39.2608 / Low: 37.5885).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.6773

March Spread (Stable) ±1.6723

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.6797 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6797

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 44.8729) against the same month in 2015 (average: 40.0940), the exchange rate shifted by +4.7788 (+11.92%).

2016 Avg (December) 44.8729

2015 Avg (December) 40.0940

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	39.2359	36.0426	37.3206
February	39.3270	36.6543	37.6705
March	39.2608	37.5885	38.5735
April	40.9237	38.2511	39.8657
May	40.6572	37.4056	38.1860
June	40.1172	37.7391	38.8975
July	42.6038	40.2311	41.3594
August	44.2554	40.5781	42.7469
September	43.3864	40.4376	41.7201
October	44.2669	41.5934	42.8035
November	44.7093	42.2954	43.5902
December	46.0629	43.8741	44.8729