2013 LBP to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6198 CDF

YEARLY LOW

0.6051 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6118 CDF

2013 LBP to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LBP to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 0.6198. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 7, dropping to 0.6051.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0146 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6122 to the December average rate of 0.6134, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.6198 was down 0.09% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.6203, 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 3,099 CDF

2012 Average 3,056 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 3,026 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 73.19 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.6153

0.6090

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP to CDF 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 0.6119, compared to 0.6118 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6119

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6118

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0098 CDF (High: 0.6198 / Low: 0.6099). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 CDF (High: 0.6142 / Low: 0.6100).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0098

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 0.6148) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.6084), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0064 (+1.05%).

2013 Avg (March) 0.6148

2012 Avg (March) 0.6084

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6157	0.6085	0.6122
February	0.6148	0.6052	0.6110
March	0.6198	0.6099	0.6148
April	0.6151	0.6089	0.6117
May	0.6162	0.6083	0.6114
June	0.6127	0.6073	0.6100
July	0.6127	0.6060	0.6098
August	0.6127	0.6051	0.6095
September	0.6142	0.6100	0.6123
October	0.6150	0.6094	0.6126
November	0.6176	0.6096	0.6132
December	0.6175	0.6100	0.6134