YEARLY HIGH
0.4144 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.3592 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3924 XAF

2015 LBP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LBP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 0.4144. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.3592.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0552 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3735 to the December average rate of 0.3997, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.4144 was up 15.76% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.3580, 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 2,072 XAF
2014 Average 1,638 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,796 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 276.12 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.4090
0.3702
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 0.3902, compared to 0.3946 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3902
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3946

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.0296 XAF (High: 0.3887 / Low: 0.3592). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0076 XAF (High: 0.3875 / Low: 0.3799).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0296
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0076

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0132 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0132

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 0.4027) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.3154), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0873 (+27.69%).

2015 Avg (March) 0.4027
2014 Avg (March) 0.3154

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3887 0.3592 0.3735
February 0.3875 0.3799 0.3835
March 0.4144 0.3879 0.4027
April 0.4122 0.3905 0.4032
May 0.3995 0.3811 0.3900
June 0.3984 0.3833 0.3881
July 0.4018 0.3903 0.3955
August 0.3988 0.3780 0.3912
September 0.3910 0.3830 0.3875
October 0.3970 0.3809 0.3879
November 0.4125 0.3948 0.4057
December 0.4113 0.3955 0.3997