2019 LBP to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3979 XAF

YEARLY LOW

0.3763 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3879 XAF

2019 LBP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LBP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 0.3979. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.3763.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0216 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3807 to the December average rate of 0.3903, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.3979 was up 3.38% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.3849, 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 1,990 XAF

2018 Average 1,837 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 1,882 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 107.84 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.3957

0.3793

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 0.3846, compared to 0.3911 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3846

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3911

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0122 XAF (High: 0.3908 / Low: 0.3786). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0060 XAF (High: 0.3945 / Low: 0.3885).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0122

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0060

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2019: 0.3924) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.3775), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0149 (+3.95%).

2019 Avg (October) 0.3924

2018 Avg (October) 0.3775

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3843	0.3763	0.3807
February	0.3855	0.3792	0.3829
March	0.3879	0.3801	0.3847
April	0.3909	0.3834	0.3868
May	0.3908	0.3786	0.3880
June	0.3900	0.3812	0.3845
July	0.3922	0.3839	0.3872
August	0.3958	0.3857	0.3901
September	0.3975	0.3903	0.3943
October	0.3979	0.3886	0.3924
November	0.3945	0.3885	0.3925
December	0.3943	0.3865	0.3903