YEARLY HIGH
3.4622 XOF
YEARLY LOW
2.7713 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0168 XOF

2025 LRD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the LRD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 3.4622. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 1, dropping to 2.7713.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6910 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3314 to the December average rate of 3.1599, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 3.4622 was down 1.12% compared to the 2024 peak of 3.5013, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LRD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 17,311 XOF
2024 Average 15,853 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 13,856 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,454.81 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

3.3849
2.7433
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 3.0388, compared to 2.9947 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0441 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0388
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9947

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was September, with a trading range of 0.3665 XOF (High: 3.1504 / Low: 2.7838). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0460 XOF (High: 3.1068 / Low: 3.0608).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.3665
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0460

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1569 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1569

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2025: 3.3314) against the same month in 2024 (average: 3.1788), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1526 (+4.80%).

2025 Avg (January) 3.3314
2024 Avg (January) 3.1788

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4622 3.1603 3.3314
February 3.2209 3.1357 3.1745
March 3.1833 3.0049 3.0454
April 3.0356 2.8553 2.9205
May 2.9617 2.8795 2.9125
June 2.8906 2.7771 2.8484
July 2.8589 2.7713 2.7968
August 2.8366 2.7812 2.8014
September 3.1504 2.7838 2.9936
October 3.1068 3.0608 3.0815
November 3.1914 3.0904 3.1352
December 3.1924 3.1320 3.1599