YEARLY HIGH
35.3867 XOF
YEARLY LOW
33.0532 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.4237 XOF

2026 LSL to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LSL to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 7, valuing the pair at 35.3867. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 31, dropping to 33.0532.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3335 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.2588 to the December average rate of 34.4991, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 35.3867 was up 2.47% compared to the 2025 peak of 34.5327, 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 176,933 XOF
2025 Average 162,540 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 165,266 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,667.40 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

35.0607
33.7610
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 34.3230, compared to 34.7257 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.3230
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.7257

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 2.0586 XOF (High: 35.1117 / Low: 33.0532). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0542 XOF (High: 34.5255 / Low: 34.4713).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.0586
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0542

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.7473 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7473

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 34.9523) against the same month in 2025 (average: 31.6399), the exchange rate shifted by +3.3125 (+10.47%).

2026 Avg (July) 34.9523
2025 Avg (July) 31.6399

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.7438 33.6975 34.2588
February 34.9492 34.3322 34.6656
March 35.1117 33.0532 33.9183
April 34.2717 33.2098 33.8693
May 34.6254 33.5705 34.3879
June 35.2892 34.3462 34.8383
July 35.3867 34.2783 34.9523
August 34.5255 34.4713 34.4991