YEARLY HIGH
2.7843 LBP
YEARLY LOW
2.4133 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5503 LBP

2015 XAF to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the XAF to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 2.7843. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 2.4133.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3711 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6794 to the December average rate of 2.5023, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 2.7843 was down 13.15% compared to the 2014 peak of 3.2060, 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 13,922 LBP
2014 Average 15,284 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 12,066 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,855.34 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

2.7008
2.4435
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 2.5654, compared to 2.5353 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0301 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5654
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5353

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.2119 LBP (High: 2.7843 / Low: 2.5724). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0516 LBP (High: 2.6322 / Low: 2.5805).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2119
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0516

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1237 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1237

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 2.6794) against the same month in 2014 (average: 3.1231), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4437 (-14.21%).

2015 Avg (January) 2.6794
2014 Avg (January) 3.1231

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7843 2.5724 2.6794
February 2.6322 2.5805 2.6076
March 2.5781 2.4133 2.4839
April 2.5607 2.4261 2.4803
May 2.6240 2.5032 2.5644
June 2.6090 2.5100 2.5770
July 2.5620 2.4889 2.5287
August 2.6452 2.5073 2.5565
September 2.6111 2.5578 2.5810
October 2.6256 2.5186 2.5782
November 2.5329 2.4241 2.4650
December 2.5285 2.4314 2.5023