2018 XAF to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.8870 LBP

YEARLY LOW

2.5980 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.7248 LBP

2018 XAF to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XAF to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 2.8870. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 2.5980.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2890 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8165 to the December average rate of 2.6175, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.8870 was up 4.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.7756, 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 14,435 LBP

2017 Average 12,993 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 12,990 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,445.02 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.8730

2.5942

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 2.7940, compared to 2.6556 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1384 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7940

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6556

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.1097 LBP (High: 2.7810 / Low: 2.6713). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0320 LBP (High: 2.7099 / Low: 2.6779).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1097

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0320

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1023 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 2.8498) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.4461), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4037 (+16.51%).

2018 Avg (February) 2.8498

2017 Avg (February) 2.4461

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.8639	2.7548	2.8165
February	2.8870	2.8112	2.8498
March	2.8787	2.8332	2.8485
April	2.8497	2.7826	2.8298
May	2.7810	2.6713	2.7275
June	2.7169	2.6599	2.6918
July	2.7099	2.6779	2.6952
August	2.7028	2.6125	2.6619
September	2.7170	2.6689	2.6887
October	2.6739	2.6114	2.6490
November	2.6406	2.6061	2.6212
December	2.6448	2.5980	2.6175