YEARLY HIGH
0.3577 XOF
YEARLY LOW
0.3120 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3276 XOF

2014 LBP to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LBP to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.3577. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 7, dropping to 0.3120.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0457 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3203 to the December average rate of 0.3522, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.3577 was up 5.06% 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 1,788 XOF
2013 Average 1,639 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 1,560 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 228.34 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.3558
0.3116
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP to XOF 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 0.3177, compared to 0.3375 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0198 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3177
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3375

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0124 XOF (High: 0.3425 / Low: 0.3301). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 XOF (High: 0.3213 / Low: 0.3182).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0124
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

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 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 0.3522) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.3184), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0338 (+10.61%).

2014 Avg (December) 0.3522
2013 Avg (December) 0.3184

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3233 0.3174 0.3203
February 0.3235 0.3167 0.3197
March 0.3175 0.3133 0.3154
April 0.3194 0.3135 0.3153
May 0.3189 0.3120 0.3161
June 0.3213 0.3182 0.3197
July 0.3241 0.3180 0.3206
August 0.3300 0.3235 0.3263
September 0.3425 0.3301 0.3363
October 0.3451 0.3392 0.3422
November 0.3494 0.3456 0.3477
December 0.3577 0.3469 0.3522