YEARLY HIGH
152.9357 LBP
YEARLY LOW
24.5137 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
130.0146 LBP

2024 XAF to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the XAF to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 23, valuing the pair at 152.9357. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 24.5137.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 128.4221 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.9994 to the December average rate of 142.9202, the exchange rate registered a net change of 471.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 152.9357 was up 486.79% compared to the 2023 peak of 26.0630, 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 764,679 LBP
2023 Average 113,301 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 122,568 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 642,110.35 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

164.3844
12.3281
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 112.1525, compared to 147.8766 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 35.7241 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 112.1525
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 147.8766

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was February, with a trading range of 123.6493 LBP (High: 148.1629 / Low: 24.5137). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6017 LBP (High: 25.3589 / Low: 24.7572).

February Spread (Volatile) ±123.6493
January Spread (Stable) ±0.6017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 3.7030 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.7030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2024: 150.4009) against the same month in 2023 (average: 25.0470), the exchange rate shifted by +125.3540 (+500.48%).

2024 Avg (August) 150.4009
2023 Avg (August) 25.0470

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 25.3589 24.7572 24.9994
February 148.1629 24.5137 58.6721
March 149.6488 147.0907 148.3996
April 148.2764 145.0064 146.3254
May 148.5265 146.3639 147.5728
June 148.8423 145.6397 146.9457
July 149.2870 146.5754 148.1486
August 152.9357 147.2704 150.4009
September 152.8335 150.3192 151.7130
October 151.0142 147.2103 148.8900
November 149.2864 142.3040 145.1870
December 144.6051 141.3116 142.9202