2020 LBP to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6857 XOF

YEARLY LOW

0.3508 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3815 XOF

2020 LBP to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LBP to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 6, valuing the pair at 0.6857. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 21, dropping to 0.3508.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3348 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3903 to the December average rate of 0.3557, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.6857 was up 72.32% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.3979, 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 3,428 XOF

2019 Average 1,939 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 1,754 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,674.16 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.4043

0.3513

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 0.3945, compared to 0.3686 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0259 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3945

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3686

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.3204 XOF (High: 0.6857 / Low: 0.3653). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 XOF (High: 0.3695 / Low: 0.3638).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.3204

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0216 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0216

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 0.3881) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.3872), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+0.25%).

2020 Avg (July) 0.3881

2019 Avg (July) 0.3872

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3940	0.3833	0.3903
February	0.4020	0.3905	0.3972
March	0.6487	0.3809	0.3999
April	0.4022	0.3930	0.3988
May	0.4020	0.3901	0.3968
June	0.3897	0.3508	0.3839
July	0.6857	0.3653	0.3881
August	0.3695	0.3638	0.3665
September	0.3726	0.3640	0.3674
October	0.3715	0.3655	0.3681
November	0.3726	0.3619	0.3655
December	0.3590	0.3521	0.3557