2018 LBP to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3849 XAF

YEARLY LOW

0.3464 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3674 XAF

2018 LBP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LBP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 0.3849. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.3464.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0385 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3551 to the December average rate of 0.3821, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3849 was down 7.90% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4179, 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 1,925 XAF

2017 Average 1,928 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 1,732 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 192.65 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3852

0.3478

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 0.3581, compared to 0.3766 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0185 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3581

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3766

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0148 XAF (High: 0.3744 / Low: 0.3596). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 XAF (High: 0.3734 / Low: 0.3690).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0148

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0042 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.3821) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3654), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0166 (+4.56%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.3821

2017 Avg (December) 0.3654

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3630	0.3492	0.3551
February	0.3557	0.3464	0.3509
March	0.3530	0.3474	0.3511
April	0.3594	0.3509	0.3534
May	0.3744	0.3596	0.3667
June	0.3760	0.3681	0.3715
July	0.3734	0.3690	0.3710
August	0.3828	0.3700	0.3757
September	0.3747	0.3681	0.3719
October	0.3829	0.3740	0.3775
November	0.3837	0.3787	0.3815
December	0.3849	0.3781	0.3821