2013 LBP to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3405 XAF

YEARLY LOW

0.3146 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3277 XAF

2013 LBP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LBP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 0.3405. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 27, dropping to 0.3146.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0259 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3279 to the December average rate of 0.3182, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3405 was down 5.77% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.3613, 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 1,702 XAF

2012 Average 1,696 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 1,573 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 129.51 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3378

0.3165

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 0.3316, compared to 0.3238 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0079 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3316

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3238

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0139 XAF (High: 0.3334 / Low: 0.3195). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 XAF (High: 0.3283 / Low: 0.3241).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0139

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0066 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0066

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 0.3360) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.3298), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0062 (+1.89%).

2013 Avg (March) 0.3360

2012 Avg (March) 0.3298

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3338	0.3219	0.3279
February	0.3334	0.3195	0.3262
March	0.3405	0.3333	0.3360
April	0.3399	0.3319	0.3347
May	0.3395	0.3305	0.3356
June	0.3340	0.3243	0.3294
July	0.3384	0.3266	0.3317
August	0.3283	0.3241	0.3262
September	0.3303	0.3210	0.3252
October	0.3214	0.3146	0.3186
November	0.3252	0.3206	0.3227
December	0.3217	0.3155	0.3182