2021 XAF to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0287 LSL

YEARLY LOW

0.0248 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0266 LSL

2021 XAF to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XAF to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.0287. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 18, dropping to 0.0248.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0039 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0280 to the December average rate of 0.0274, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0287 was down 9.62% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0317, 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 143 LSL

2020 Average 143 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 124 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.26 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0282

0.0251

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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 0.0267, compared to 0.0266 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0267

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0266

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0016 LSL (High: 0.0280 / Low: 0.0264). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 LSL (High: 0.0266 / Low: 0.0260).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.0280) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0243), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0037 (+15.11%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0280

2020 Avg (January) 0.0243

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0287	0.0272	0.0280
February	0.0277	0.0267	0.0272
March	0.0281	0.0266	0.0272
April	0.0266	0.0260	0.0263
May	0.0265	0.0256	0.0260
June	0.0260	0.0248	0.0254
July	0.0268	0.0257	0.0261
August	0.0273	0.0260	0.0266
September	0.0269	0.0254	0.0262
October	0.0269	0.0257	0.0263
November	0.0280	0.0264	0.0269
December	0.0279	0.0268	0.0274