YEARLY HIGH
0.3580 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.3119 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3276 XAF

2014 LBP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LBP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.3580. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 7, dropping to 0.3119.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0460 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3202 to the December average rate of 0.3524, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.3580 was up 5.14% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.3405, 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 1,790 XAF
2013 Average 1,639 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,560 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 230.18 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.3561
0.3113
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 0.3176, compared to 0.3376 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0199 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3176
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3376

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0129 XAF (High: 0.3431 / Low: 0.3301). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 XAF (High: 0.3211 / Low: 0.3179).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0129
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0042 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 0.3524) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.3182), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0341 (+10.73%).

2014 Avg (December) 0.3524
2013 Avg (December) 0.3182

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3232 0.3173 0.3202
February 0.3235 0.3163 0.3196
March 0.3177 0.3132 0.3154
April 0.3180 0.3134 0.3151
May 0.3188 0.3119 0.3160
June 0.3211 0.3179 0.3195
July 0.3240 0.3178 0.3205
August 0.3301 0.3234 0.3262
September 0.3431 0.3301 0.3364
October 0.3456 0.3390 0.3422
November 0.3500 0.3454 0.3478
December 0.3580 0.3471 0.3524