2026 XAF to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0303 LSL

YEARLY LOW

0.0283 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0291 LSL

2026 XAF to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the XAF to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 0.0303. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 7, dropping to 0.0283.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0020 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0292 to the December average rate of 0.0290, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0303 was down 9.40% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0334, 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 151 LSL

2025 Average 154 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 141 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.98 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0296

0.0285

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 0.0291, compared to 0.0288 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0291

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0288

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0018 LSL (High: 0.0303 / Low: 0.0285). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 LSL (High: 0.0290 / Low: 0.0290).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.0295) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0301), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0006 (-1.91%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.0295

2025 Avg (March) 0.0301

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0297	0.0288	0.0292
February	0.0291	0.0286	0.0288
March	0.0303	0.0285	0.0295
April	0.0301	0.0292	0.0295
May	0.0298	0.0289	0.0291
June	0.0291	0.0283	0.0287
July	0.0292	0.0283	0.0286
August	0.0290	0.0290	0.0290