2017 LSL to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

48.8590 XOF

YEARLY LOW

38.5012 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

43.8097 XOF

2017 LSL to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LSL to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 48.8590. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 38.5012.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.3578 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 45.7128 to the December average rate of 42.1912, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 48.8590 was up 6.07% compared to the 2016 peak of 46.0629, 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 244,295 XOF

2016 Average 203,229 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 192,506 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 51,789.16 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

48.5034

38.7839

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 45.9911, compared to 41.6282 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.3629 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.9911

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.6282

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 4.4788 XOF (High: 44.5477 / Low: 40.0689). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9997 XOF (High: 46.2693 / Low: 45.2696).

December Spread (Volatile) ±4.4788

January Spread (Stable) ±0.9997

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.1818 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1818

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 47.6935) against the same month in 2016 (average: 38.5735), the exchange rate shifted by +9.1200 (+23.64%).

2017 Avg (March) 47.6935

2016 Avg (March) 38.5735

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	46.2693	45.2696	45.7128
February	48.1823	45.5870	46.7714
March	48.8590	45.7747	47.6935
April	46.8922	44.3298	45.5117
May	45.5840	44.0162	44.8350
June	46.2040	44.2077	45.4223
July	44.1989	42.6213	43.4264
August	42.4566	41.3111	41.9238
September	42.7852	40.8658	41.8709
October	41.6812	39.7342	40.7633
November	40.5287	38.5012	39.5939
December	44.5477	40.0689	42.1912