YEARLY HIGH
0.4140 XOF
YEARLY LOW
0.3593 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3924 XOF

2015 LBP to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LBP to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 0.4140. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.3593.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0548 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3732 to the December average rate of 0.4002, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.4140 was up 15.75% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.3577, 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 2,070 XOF
2014 Average 1,638 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 1,796 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 273.85 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.4095
0.3699
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 0.3899, compared to 0.3949 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0049 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3899
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3949

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.0295 XOF (High: 0.3888 / Low: 0.3593). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0077 XOF (High: 0.3914 / Low: 0.3838).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0295
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0077

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 0.0130 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0130

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 0.4025) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.3154), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0871 (+27.60%).

2015 Avg (March) 0.4025
2014 Avg (March) 0.3154

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3888 0.3593 0.3732
February 0.3875 0.3799 0.3834
March 0.4140 0.3879 0.4025
April 0.4104 0.3901 0.4029
May 0.3990 0.3811 0.3899
June 0.3983 0.3831 0.3878
July 0.4016 0.3900 0.3954
August 0.3984 0.3778 0.3913
September 0.3914 0.3838 0.3878
October 0.3976 0.3814 0.3884
November 0.4131 0.3948 0.4062
December 0.4118 0.3961 0.4002