2017 XAF to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7756 LBP

YEARLY LOW

2.3928 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.5977 LBP

2017 XAF to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XAF to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 2.7756. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 2.3928.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3828 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4405 to the December average rate of 2.7367, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.7756 was up 4.92% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.6453, 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 13,878 LBP

2016 Average 12,718 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 11,964 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,913.77 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.7710

2.4104

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 2.4867, compared to 2.7087 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2220 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4867

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7087

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.1109 LBP (High: 2.7112 / Low: 2.6003). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0538 LBP (High: 2.7643 / Low: 2.7105).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1109

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0538

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0337 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0337

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 2.7409) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.5743), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1667 (+6.47%).

2017 Avg (September) 2.7409

2016 Avg (September) 2.5743

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.4712	2.3928	2.4405
February	2.4807	2.4189	2.4461
March	2.4883	2.4095	2.4505
April	2.5166	2.4334	2.4636
May	2.5864	2.4972	2.5421
June	2.6181	2.5553	2.5773
July	2.7112	2.6003	2.6440
August	2.7656	2.6858	2.7139
September	2.7756	2.7011	2.7409
October	2.7364	2.6812	2.7072
November	2.7659	2.6690	2.7092
December	2.7643	2.7105	2.7367