YEARLY HIGH
2.8471 LBP
YEARLY LOW
2.5835 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7404 LBP

2021 XAF to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XAF to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 2.8471. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 25, dropping to 2.5835.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2636 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8131 to the December average rate of 2.6181, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.8471 was down 0.11% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.8502, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,236 LBP
2020 Average 13,151 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 12,918 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,318.11 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.8361
2.5983
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to LBP 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 2.7899, compared to 2.6910 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0988 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7899
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6910

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.1227 LBP (High: 2.7062 / Low: 2.5835). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0385 LBP (High: 2.8164 / Low: 2.7779).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1227
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0385

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0514 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0514

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 2.8131) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.5620), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2512 (+9.80%).

2021 Avg (January) 2.8131
2020 Avg (January) 2.5620

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8471 2.7846 2.8131
February 2.8164 2.7779 2.7946
March 2.8135 2.7069 2.7581
April 2.8188 2.7049 2.7641
May 2.8427 2.7845 2.8163
June 2.8386 2.7345 2.7930
July 2.7741 2.7119 2.7416
August 2.7503 2.6907 2.7180
September 2.7521 2.6795 2.7258
October 2.7073 2.6593 2.6917
November 2.7062 2.5835 2.6509
December 2.6470 2.5883 2.6181