2017 BIF to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9019 LBP

YEARLY LOW

0.8539 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8761 LBP

2017 BIF to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BIF to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 0.9019. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 9, dropping to 0.8539.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0481 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8975 to the December average rate of 0.8620, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.9019 was down 7.66% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.9768, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BIF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,510 LBP

2016 Average 4,673 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 4,269 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 240.34 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.9011

0.8581

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.8874, compared to 0.8648 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0227 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8874

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8648

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0203 LBP (High: 0.8937 / Low: 0.8735). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0090 LBP (High: 0.8800 / Low: 0.8710).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0203

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0090

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0120 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0120

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.8975) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.9672), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0697 (-7.21%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.8975

2016 Avg (January) 0.9672

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9019	0.8900	0.8975
February	0.9003	0.8819	0.8911
March	0.8925	0.8736	0.8871
April	0.8943	0.8842	0.8891
May	0.8937	0.8735	0.8858
June	0.8800	0.8710	0.8738
July	0.8874	0.8674	0.8722
August	0.8716	0.8590	0.8664
September	0.8745	0.8581	0.8644
October	0.8672	0.8578	0.8617
November	0.8710	0.8549	0.8619
December	0.8700	0.8539	0.8620