YEARLY HIGH
3.4097 LBP
YEARLY LOW
2.9680 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1737 LBP

2011 XAF to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the XAF to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 29, valuing the pair at 3.4097. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 2.9680.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4417 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0147 to the December average rate of 3.0255, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 3.4097 was up 8.32% compared to the 2010 peak of 3.1477, 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 17,049 LBP
2010 Average 15,021 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 14,840 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,208.47 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

3.3423
2.9849
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 3.1762, compared to 3.1712 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1762
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1712

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 0.3052 LBP (High: 3.4097 / Low: 3.1045). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0478 LBP (High: 3.1058 / Low: 3.0580).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.3052
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0478

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 0.1279 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1279

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2011: 3.2963) against the same month in 2010 (average: 3.0236), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2727 (+9.02%).

2011 Avg (April) 3.2963
2010 Avg (April) 3.0236

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.0508 2.9680 3.0147
February 3.0717 3.0228 3.0480
March 3.1058 3.0580 3.0855
April 3.4097 3.1045 3.2963
May 3.4097 3.2255 3.3002
June 3.3720 3.2524 3.3125
July 3.3450 3.2193 3.2915
August 3.3292 3.2599 3.2958
September 3.2778 3.1089 3.1678
October 3.1918 3.0796 3.1401
November 3.1525 3.0370 3.1066
December 3.0959 2.9684 3.0255