YEARLY HIGH
162.0888 LBP
YEARLY LOW
139.7406 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
154.3186 LBP

2025 XAF to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the XAF to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 16, valuing the pair at 162.0888. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 139.7406.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.3482 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 141.3418 to the December average rate of 159.9456, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 162.0888 was up 5.98% compared to the 2024 peak of 152.9357, 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 810,444 LBP
2024 Average 651,064 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 698,703 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 111,740.93 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

162.0243
139.4616
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 149.3774, compared to 159.2598 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.8824 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 149.3774
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 159.2598

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was April, with a trading range of 9.8016 LBP (High: 157.3769 / Low: 147.5754). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9071 LBP (High: 158.7118 / Low: 156.8047).

April Spread (Volatile) ±9.8016
November Spread (Stable) ±1.9071

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.1862 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1862

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2025: 160.1441) against the same month in 2024 (average: 151.7130), the exchange rate shifted by +8.4311 (+5.56%).

2025 Avg (September) 160.1441
2024 Avg (September) 151.7130

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 143.4718 140.0302 141.3418
February 143.6732 139.7406 142.2909
March 149.3564 141.7615 147.4775
April 157.3769 147.5754 153.5088
May 155.5778 151.2425 154.0241
June 161.0000 155.0027 157.6212
July 161.2623 155.9471 159.5732
August 160.7898 156.3204 159.1297
September 162.0888 158.8246 160.1441
October 160.2461 157.8671 158.9579
November 158.7118 156.8047 157.8083
December 161.2728 158.6554 159.9456