2018 BIF to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8690 LBP

YEARLY LOW

0.8258 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8511 LBP

2018 BIF to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BIF to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 0.8690. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.8258.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0433 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8589 to the December average rate of 0.8349, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.8690 was down 3.65% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.9019, 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 4,345 LBP

2017 Average 4,380 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 4,129 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 216.48 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8613

0.8325

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 0.8558, compared to 0.8463 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0095 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8558

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8463

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0232 LBP (High: 0.8548 / Low: 0.8316). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0095 LBP (High: 0.8555 / Low: 0.8460).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0232

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0095

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0081 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0081

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.8589) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.8975), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0386 (-4.30%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.8589

2017 Avg (January) 0.8975

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8690	0.8505	0.8589
February	0.8633	0.8515	0.8578
March	0.8676	0.8495	0.8576
April	0.8605	0.8474	0.8535
May	0.8606	0.8450	0.8542
June	0.8585	0.8463	0.8526
July	0.8592	0.8465	0.8535
August	0.8555	0.8460	0.8522
September	0.8596	0.8460	0.8525
October	0.8537	0.8323	0.8443
November	0.8548	0.8316	0.8405
December	0.8453	0.8258	0.8349