YEARLY HIGH
1.4041 CDF
YEARLY LOW
1.2819 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3326 CDF

2022 LBP to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LBP to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 12, valuing the pair at 1.4041. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 16, dropping to 1.2819.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1222 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3265 to the December average rate of 1.3471, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.4041 was up 5.88% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.3261, 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 7,020 CDF
2021 Average 6,553 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 6,410 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 610.80 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.3540
1.3169
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP to CDF 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 1.3246, compared to 1.3406 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0160 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3246
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3406

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0742 CDF (High: 1.4041 / Low: 1.3299). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0074 CDF (High: 1.3229 / Low: 1.3155).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0742
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0074

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 1.3508) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.3109), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0400 (+3.05%).

2022 Avg (September) 1.3508
2021 Avg (September) 1.3109

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3372 1.3109 1.3265
February 1.3419 1.3168 1.3271
March 1.3445 1.3176 1.3262
April 1.3301 1.3144 1.3244
May 1.3428 1.2819 1.3232
June 1.3259 1.3120 1.3200
July 1.3229 1.3155 1.3220
August 1.3576 1.3101 1.3257
September 1.4041 1.3299 1.3508
October 1.3609 1.3272 1.3472
November 1.3654 1.3387 1.3509
December 1.3593 1.3333 1.3471