YEARLY HIGH
0.3369 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.2933 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3155 XAF

2011 LBP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LBP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.3369. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 0.2933.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0436 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3317 to the December average rate of 0.3306, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.3369 was down 3.88% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.3505, 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 1,685 XAF
2010 Average 1,665 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,466 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 218.22 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.3347
0.2989
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP to XAF 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 0.3154, compared to 0.3157 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3154
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3157

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 0.0288 XAF (High: 0.3221 / Low: 0.2933). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0050 XAF (High: 0.3270 / Low: 0.3220).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0288
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0050

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 0.0205 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0205

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 0.3317) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.3210), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0107 (+3.34%).

2011 Avg (January) 0.3317
2010 Avg (January) 0.3210

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3369 0.3278 0.3317
February 0.3308 0.3256 0.3281
March 0.3270 0.3220 0.3241
April 0.3221 0.2933 0.3036
May 0.3100 0.2933 0.3031
June 0.3075 0.2966 0.3019
July 0.3106 0.2990 0.3038
August 0.3068 0.3004 0.3034
September 0.3217 0.3051 0.3158
October 0.3247 0.3133 0.3185
November 0.3293 0.3172 0.3219
December 0.3369 0.3230 0.3306