YEARLY HIGH
0.0264 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.0232 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0247 LSL

2019 XAF to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the XAF to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 12, valuing the pair at 0.0264. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 0.0232.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0032 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0242 to the December average rate of 0.0244, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0264 was down 4.44% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0276, 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 132 LSL
2018 Average 119 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 116 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.86 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0258
0.0237
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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 0.0245, compared to 0.0249 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0245
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0249

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0024 LSL (High: 0.0264 / Low: 0.0240). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 LSL (High: 0.0245 / Low: 0.0240).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.0257) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0244), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+5.02%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.0257
2018 Avg (August) 0.0244

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0251 0.0233 0.0242
February 0.0243 0.0232 0.0238
March 0.0251 0.0242 0.0247
April 0.0245 0.0240 0.0242
May 0.0249 0.0242 0.0246
June 0.0259 0.0245 0.0251
July 0.0244 0.0236 0.0240
August 0.0264 0.0240 0.0257
September 0.0255 0.0246 0.0250
October 0.0255 0.0246 0.0251
November 0.0257 0.0245 0.0249
December 0.0251 0.0239 0.0244