2016 XAF to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.6453 LBP

YEARLY LOW

2.3885 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.5438 LBP

2016 XAF to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 2.6453. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 2.3885.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2569 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4994 to the December average rate of 2.4225, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.6453 was down 4.99% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.7843, 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 13,227 LBP

2015 Average 12,751 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 11,942 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,284.25 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.6240

2.4042

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 2.5659, compared to 2.5217 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0442 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5659

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5217

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1309 LBP (High: 2.5599 / Low: 2.4290). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0242 LBP (High: 2.5840 / Low: 2.5598).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1309

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0242

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0612 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0612

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 2.5985) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.5644), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0341 (+1.33%).

2016 Avg (May) 2.5985

2015 Avg (May) 2.5644

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.5120	2.4804	2.4994
February	2.6016	2.5040	2.5526
March	2.6077	2.5005	2.5588
April	2.6290	2.5871	2.6057
May	2.6453	2.5590	2.5985
June	2.6152	2.5292	2.5807
July	2.5638	2.5230	2.5424
August	2.6054	2.5452	2.5728
September	2.5840	2.5598	2.5743
October	2.5786	2.4995	2.5346
November	2.5599	2.4290	2.4837
December	2.4723	2.3885	2.4225