YEARLY HIGH
0.6183 CDF
YEARLY LOW
0.6059 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6116 CDF

2014 LBP to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LBP to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.6183. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 15, dropping to 0.6059.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0125 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6142 to the December average rate of 0.6122, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.6183 was down 0.23% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.6198, 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 3,092 CDF
2013 Average 3,059 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 3,029 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 62.26 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.6147
0.6093
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 0.6122, compared to 0.6110 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6122
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6110

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was June, with a trading range of 0.0085 CDF (High: 0.6158 / Low: 0.6073). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 CDF (High: 0.6141 / Low: 0.6100).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0085
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 0.6142) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.6122), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0021 (+0.34%).

2014 Avg (January) 0.6142
2013 Avg (January) 0.6122

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6183 0.6123 0.6142
February 0.6153 0.6093 0.6133
March 0.6150 0.6099 0.6130
April 0.6138 0.6093 0.6117
May 0.6111 0.6059 0.6098
June 0.6158 0.6073 0.6111
July 0.6119 0.6078 0.6102
August 0.6128 0.6087 0.6108
September 0.6138 0.6085 0.6104
October 0.6133 0.6070 0.6109
November 0.6150 0.6098 0.6117
December 0.6141 0.6100 0.6122