2012 XAF to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.0821 LBP

YEARLY LOW

2.7678 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.9512 LBP

2012 XAF to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XAF to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 3.0821. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 2.7678.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3142 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9638 to the December average rate of 3.0101, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.0821 was down 9.61% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.4097, 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 15,410 LBP

2011 Average 15,871 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 13,839 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,571.12 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.0581

2.7994

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 2.9784, compared to 2.9240 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0545 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9784

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9240

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1938 LBP (High: 3.0355 / Low: 2.8416). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0421 LBP (High: 2.9975 / Low: 2.9555).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1938

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0421

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0831 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0831

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 3.0365) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.0480), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0114 (-0.37%).

2012 Avg (February) 3.0365

2011 Avg (February) 3.0480

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3.0270	2.9094	2.9638
February	3.0821	2.9966	3.0365
March	3.0622	2.9958	3.0324
April	3.0622	2.9990	3.0222
May	3.0355	2.8416	2.9391
June	2.9160	2.8408	2.8765
July	2.8940	2.7678	2.8209
August	2.8878	2.8052	2.8438
September	3.0104	2.8863	2.9520
October	2.9975	2.9555	2.9736
November	2.9787	2.9170	2.9434
December	3.0423	2.9673	3.0101