YEARLY HIGH
1.3261 CDF
YEARLY LOW
1.2892 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3105 CDF

2021 LBP to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LBP to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 1.3261. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 1.2892.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0369 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3013 to the December average rate of 1.3170, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.3261 was down 42.16% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.2927, 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 6,630 CDF
2020 Average 6,136 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 6,446 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 184.49 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.3186
1.2997
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 1.3080, compared to 1.3130 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3080
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3130

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0329 CDF (High: 1.3261 / Low: 1.2931). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0128 CDF (High: 1.3139 / Low: 1.3011).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0329
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0128

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0042 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 1.3170) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.2904), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0266 (+2.06%).

2021 Avg (December) 1.3170
2020 Avg (December) 1.2904

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3086 1.2892 1.3013
February 1.3144 1.2994 1.3066
March 1.3179 1.2900 1.3074
April 1.3242 1.3046 1.3126
May 1.3220 1.3047 1.3123
June 1.3154 1.2971 1.3080
July 1.3173 1.2961 1.3102
August 1.3182 1.3006 1.3126
September 1.3139 1.3011 1.3109
October 1.3204 1.2997 1.3125
November 1.3250 1.3068 1.3148
December 1.3261 1.2931 1.3170