YEARLY HIGH
0.3871 XOF
YEARLY LOW
0.3512 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3651 XOF

2021 LBP to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LBP to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 25, valuing the pair at 0.3871. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.3512.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0358 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3555 to the December average rate of 0.3820, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.3871 was down 43.55% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.6857, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,935 XOF
2020 Average 1,907 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 1,756 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 179.20 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

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LBP 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 0.3585, compared to 0.3717 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0132 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3585
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3717

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0176 XOF (High: 0.3871 / Low: 0.3695). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 XOF (High: 0.3600 / Low: 0.3551).

November Spread (Volatile) Âą0.0176
February Spread (Stable) Âą0.0049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0067 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 0.3773) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.3655), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0118 (+3.22%).

2021 Avg (November) 0.3773
2020 Avg (November) 0.3655

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Month High Low Average
January 0.3591 0.3512 0.3555
February 0.3600 0.3551 0.3578
March 0.3694 0.3554 0.3626
April 0.3697 0.3548 0.3618
May 0.3591 0.3518 0.3551
June 0.3657 0.3523 0.3581
July 0.3687 0.3605 0.3648
August 0.3717 0.3636 0.3679
September 0.3732 0.3634 0.3669
October 0.3760 0.3694 0.3715
November 0.3871 0.3695 0.3773
December 0.3864 0.3778 0.3820