2022 LSL to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

41.5512 XOF

YEARLY LOW

35.0804 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

38.1971 XOF

2022 LSL to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LSL to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 12, valuing the pair at 41.5512. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 35.0804.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.4708 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.4304 to the December average rate of 35.8549, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 41.5512 was up 3.18% compared to the 2021 peak of 40.2710, 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 207,756 XOF

2021 Average 187,845 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 175,402 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,354.19 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

40.9626

35.3906

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 38.9914, compared to 37.4028 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5886 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.9914

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.4028

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 3.0496 XOF (High: 40.4951 / Low: 37.4454). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0645 XOF (High: 39.3862 / Low: 38.3217).

July Spread (Volatile) ±3.0496

May Spread (Stable) ±1.0645

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 1.5280 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5280

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 40.4983) against the same month in 2021 (average: 37.9573), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5410 (+6.69%).

2022 Avg (April) 40.4983

2021 Avg (April) 37.9573

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	38.5729	36.1579	37.4304
February	38.6562	36.9742	37.9881
March	41.0458	38.2712	39.7275
April	41.5512	38.9402	40.4983
May	39.3862	38.3217	38.9703
June	40.4658	38.5197	39.3336
July	40.4951	37.4454	38.4868
August	39.4796	38.3176	38.8221
September	38.6363	37.0108	37.7725
October	37.5855	35.5703	36.8380
November	37.3734	35.7281	36.6423
December	36.7387	35.0804	35.8549