2023 LSL to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

36.7643 XOF

YEARLY LOW

30.8261 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

32.8786 XOF

2023 LSL to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the LSL to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 36.7643. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 30.8261.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.9382 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.5564 to the December average rate of 32.1700, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 36.7643 was down 11.52% compared to the 2022 peak of 41.5512, 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 183,821 XOF

2022 Average 190,974 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 154,130 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,690.78 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

35.9441

31.2917

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 33.3725, compared to 32.3846 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9878 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.3725

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.3846

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was July, with a trading range of 2.4610 XOF (High: 33.9898 / Low: 31.5289). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0617 XOF (High: 33.0387 / Low: 31.9771).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2.4610

October Spread (Stable) ±1.0617

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.3104 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3104

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 35.5564) against the same month in 2022 (average: 37.4304), the exchange rate shifted by -1.8740 (-5.01%).

2023 Avg (January) 35.5564

2022 Avg (January) 37.4304

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	36.7643	34.6406	35.5564
February	35.4038	33.5823	34.2459
March	34.0059	32.7134	33.5185
April	34.1967	32.2136	32.9187
May	32.5533	30.9617	31.6794
June	33.0021	30.8261	32.3159
July	33.9898	31.5289	32.5654
August	33.0755	30.8722	31.9874
September	33.0472	31.8176	32.4017
October	33.0387	31.9771	32.5812
November	33.6212	31.2764	32.6021
December	32.9709	31.2564	32.1700