2017 XAF to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0260 LSL

YEARLY LOW

0.0205 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0229 LSL

2017 XAF to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XAF to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 0.0260. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 25, dropping to 0.0205.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0055 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0219 to the December average rate of 0.0237, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0260 was down 7.24% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0280, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XAF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 130 LSL

2016 Average 124 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 103 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 27.33 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0257

0.0206

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XAF to LSL 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 0.0218, compared to 0.0241 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0218

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0241

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0025 LSL (High: 0.0250 / Low: 0.0224). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 LSL (High: 0.0221 / Low: 0.0217).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0025

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.0253) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0230), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0023 (+9.91%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.0253

2016 Avg (November) 0.0230

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0221	0.0217	0.0219
February	0.0220	0.0208	0.0214
March	0.0218	0.0205	0.0210
April	0.0225	0.0214	0.0220
May	0.0227	0.0220	0.0223
June	0.0227	0.0217	0.0220
July	0.0235	0.0226	0.0231
August	0.0242	0.0236	0.0239
September	0.0245	0.0234	0.0239
October	0.0252	0.0240	0.0245
November	0.0260	0.0247	0.0253
December	0.0250	0.0224	0.0237