2022 LBP to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4505 XOF

YEARLY LOW

0.3774 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4114 XOF

2022 LBP to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LBP to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 26, valuing the pair at 0.4505. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 0.3774.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0731 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3833 to the December average rate of 0.4077, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.4505 was up 16.39% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.3871, 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 2,253 XOF

2021 Average 1,826 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 1,887 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 365.49 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.4448

0.3763

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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 0.3961, compared to 0.4267 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0306 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3961

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4267

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0275 XOF (High: 0.4421 / Low: 0.4146). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0104 XOF (High: 0.3894 / Low: 0.3790).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0275

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0104

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0161 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0161

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 0.4377) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.3669), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0709 (+19.31%).

2022 Avg (September) 0.4377

2021 Avg (September) 0.3669

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3894	0.3790	0.3833
February	0.3901	0.3774	0.3820
March	0.3995	0.3879	0.3937
April	0.4111	0.3921	0.4000
May	0.4164	0.4007	0.4084
June	0.4162	0.4032	0.4093
July	0.4327	0.4158	0.4256
August	0.4345	0.4195	0.4271
September	0.4505	0.4257	0.4377
October	0.4461	0.4270	0.4391
November	0.4421	0.4146	0.4231
December	0.4132	0.4017	0.4077