2021 LSL to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

40.2710 XOF

YEARLY LOW

34.8618 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

37.5686 XOF

2021 LSL to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LSL to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 18, valuing the pair at 40.2710. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 34.8618.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4092 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.7558 to the December average rate of 36.5631, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 40.2710 was down 4.02% compared to the 2020 peak of 41.9559, 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 201,355 XOF

2020 Average 175,723 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 174,309 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,045.81 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

39.7376

35.3939

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 37.4967, compared to 37.6405 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1438 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.4967

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.6405

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 2.2521 XOF (High: 39.4095 / Low: 37.1573). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9139 XOF (High: 38.4394 / Low: 37.5255).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.2521

April Spread (Stable) ±0.9139

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.1285 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1285

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 39.3756) against the same month in 2020 (average: 34.0074), the exchange rate shifted by +5.3681 (+15.79%).

2021 Avg (June) 39.3756

2020 Avg (June) 34.0074

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	36.8196	34.8618	35.7558
February	37.4397	36.1007	36.7204
March	37.6311	35.6449	36.7740
April	38.4394	37.5255	37.9573
May	39.0563	37.6698	38.3971
June	40.2710	38.4369	39.3756
July	38.8598	37.3037	38.2471
August	38.4205	36.6471	37.6453
September	39.4095	37.1573	38.2415
October	38.9440	37.1625	38.0307
November	37.9374	35.7765	37.1154
December	37.3254	35.8420	36.5631