2017 LBP to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4174 XOF

YEARLY LOW

0.3603 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3861 XOF

2017 LBP to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LBP to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.4174. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 0.3603.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0571 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4105 to the December average rate of 0.3654, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4174 was down 0.12% compared to the 2016 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 2,087 XOF

2016 Average 1,973 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 1,801 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 285.72 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4150

0.3603

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 0.4028, compared to 0.3693 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0335 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4028

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3693

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0167 XOF (High: 0.3856 / Low: 0.3688). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0072 XOF (High: 0.3689 / Low: 0.3618).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0167

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0072

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0124 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0124

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.4105) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4020), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0085 (+2.11%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.4105

2016 Avg (January) 0.4020

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4174	0.4049	0.4105
February	0.4135	0.4037	0.4095
March	0.4164	0.4028	0.4090
April	0.4102	0.3977	0.4061
May	0.3999	0.3866	0.3936
June	0.3913	0.3830	0.3883
July	0.3856	0.3688	0.3787
August	0.3723	0.3616	0.3685
September	0.3702	0.3603	0.3649
October	0.3730	0.3654	0.3694
November	0.3747	0.3615	0.3691
December	0.3689	0.3618	0.3654