YEARLY HIGH
0.0072 XOF
YEARLY LOW
0.0062 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0065 XOF

2025 LBP to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the LBP to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.0072. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 0.0062.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0071 to the December average rate of 0.0063, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 0.0072 was down 82.46% compared to the 2024 peak of 0.0408, 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 36 XOF
2024 Average 58 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 31 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.93 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

0.0072
0.0062
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 0.0067, compared to 0.0063 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0067
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0063

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was April, with a trading range of 0.0004 XOF (High: 0.0068 / Low: 0.0064). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 XOF (High: 0.0064 / Low: 0.0063).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2025: 0.0070) against the same month in 2024 (average: 0.0312), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0241 (-77.45%).

2025 Avg (February) 0.0070
2024 Avg (February) 0.0312

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0071 0.0070 0.0071
February 0.0072 0.0070 0.0070
March 0.0071 0.0067 0.0068
April 0.0068 0.0064 0.0065
May 0.0066 0.0064 0.0065
June 0.0065 0.0062 0.0063
July 0.0064 0.0062 0.0063
August 0.0064 0.0062 0.0063
September 0.0063 0.0062 0.0062
October 0.0063 0.0062 0.0063
November 0.0064 0.0063 0.0063
December 0.0063 0.0062 0.0063