2018 LSL to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

46.2179 XOF

YEARLY LOW

36.1946 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

42.2047 XOF

2018 LSL to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 46.2179. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 36.1946.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.0233 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 44.1236 to the December average rate of 40.4365, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 46.2179 was down 5.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 48.8590, 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 231,090 XOF

2017 Average 218,966 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 180,973 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 50,116.31 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

45.5732

37.5354

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 44.1233, compared to 40.2860 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.8374 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 44.1233

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.2860

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 4.2010 XOF (High: 42.8442 / Low: 38.6432). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0778 XOF (High: 45.3796 / Low: 44.3019).

August Spread (Volatile) ±4.2010

March Spread (Stable) ±1.0778

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 2.7644 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7644

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 44.9034) against the same month in 2017 (average: 46.7714), the exchange rate shifted by -1.8680 (-3.99%).

2018 Avg (February) 44.9034

2017 Avg (February) 46.7714

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	44.6862	43.4376	44.1236
February	46.2179	43.7558	44.9034
March	45.3796	44.3019	44.8543
April	45.1537	43.3428	44.1866
May	45.3524	43.3286	44.2519
June	44.5812	40.6908	42.4202
July	42.8323	40.6843	41.8382
August	42.8442	38.6432	40.9696
September	39.9570	36.1946	38.2053
October	40.1157	38.3115	39.3001
November	42.1496	39.7617	40.9662
December	42.2950	39.5041	40.4365