YEARLY HIGH
0.3610 XOF
YEARLY LOW
0.3251 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3392 XOF

2012 LBP to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LBP to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 0.3610. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.3251.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0358 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3375 to the December average rate of 0.3323, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3610 was up 7.12% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3370, 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 1,805 XOF
2011 Average 1,566 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 1,626 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 179.13 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3570
0.3272
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 0.3360, compared to 0.3423 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3360
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3423

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0226 XOF (High: 0.3516 / Low: 0.3289). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0048 XOF (High: 0.3384 / Low: 0.3337).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0226
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0048

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0128 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0128

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.3545) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3035), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0510 (+16.80%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.3545
2011 Avg (July) 0.3035

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3437 0.3308 0.3375
February 0.3342 0.3251 0.3297
March 0.3338 0.3264 0.3299
April 0.3336 0.3264 0.3311
May 0.3516 0.3289 0.3403
June 0.3522 0.3437 0.3477
July 0.3610 0.3455 0.3545
August 0.3562 0.3462 0.3518
September 0.3465 0.3320 0.3390
October 0.3384 0.3337 0.3364
November 0.3430 0.3357 0.3399
December 0.3371 0.3287 0.3323