2016 LBP to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4179 XOF

YEARLY LOW

0.3784 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3945 XOF

2016 LBP to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LBP to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 0.4179. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.3784.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0396 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4020 to the December average rate of 0.4124, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4179 was up 0.94% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4140, 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 XOF

2015 Average 1,962 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 1,892 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 197.89 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4151

0.3833

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 0.3917, compared to 0.3973 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3917

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3973

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0176 XOF (High: 0.4107 / Low: 0.3930). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 XOF (High: 0.3912 / Low: 0.3873).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0176

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0078 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.4124) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4002), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0123 (+3.07%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.4124

2015 Avg (December) 0.4002

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4054	0.3999	0.4020
February	0.4004	0.3867	0.3942
March	0.4031	0.3859	0.3928
April	0.3885	0.3836	0.3860
May	0.3926	0.3784	0.3869
June	0.3955	0.3826	0.3885
July	0.3981	0.3901	0.3941
August	0.3947	0.3854	0.3896
September	0.3912	0.3873	0.3891
October	0.4005	0.3892	0.3954
November	0.4107	0.3930	0.4034
December	0.4179	0.4048	0.4124