2017 LBP to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4179 XAF

YEARLY LOW

0.3603 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3858 XAF

2017 LBP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LBP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.4179. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 0.3603.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0576 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4098 to the December average rate of 0.3654, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4179 was down 0.18% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4187, 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 2,090 XAF

2016 Average 1,967 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 1,801 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 288.16 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4143

0.3604

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 0.4024, compared to 0.3693 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0331 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4024

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3693

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0157 XAF (High: 0.3846 / Low: 0.3688). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0072 XAF (High: 0.3689 / Low: 0.3618).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0157

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0072

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0125 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0125

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.4098) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4001), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0097 (+2.42%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.4098

2016 Avg (January) 0.4001

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4179	0.4047	0.4098
February	0.4134	0.4031	0.4088
March	0.4150	0.4019	0.4081
April	0.4109	0.3974	0.4059
May	0.4004	0.3866	0.3934
June	0.3913	0.3820	0.3880
July	0.3846	0.3688	0.3783
August	0.3723	0.3616	0.3685
September	0.3702	0.3603	0.3649
October	0.3730	0.3654	0.3694
November	0.3747	0.3615	0.3691
December	0.3689	0.3618	0.3654