YEARLY HIGH
0.8791 LBP
YEARLY LOW
0.4397 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7892 LBP

2020 BIF to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BIF to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 0.8791. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 6, dropping to 0.4397.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4394 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8030 to the December average rate of 0.7798, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.8791 was up 4.20% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.8437, 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 4,396 LBP
2019 Average 4,101 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 2,198 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,197.16 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.8058
0.7725
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 0.7972, compared to 0.7813 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0159 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7972
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7813

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.3535 LBP (High: 0.7932 / Low: 0.4397). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 LBP (High: 0.7867 / Low: 0.7833).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.3535
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0210 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0210

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2020: 0.7962) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.8188), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0226 (-2.76%).

2020 Avg (June) 0.7962
2019 Avg (June) 0.8188

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8193 0.8002 0.8030
February 0.8041 0.7999 0.8012
March 0.8045 0.4808 0.7898
April 0.8050 0.7927 0.7982
May 0.8007 0.7915 0.7948
June 0.8791 0.7871 0.7962
July 0.7932 0.4397 0.7753
August 0.7867 0.7833 0.7844
September 0.7889 0.7827 0.7843
October 0.7857 0.7795 0.7827
November 0.7840 0.7766 0.7813
December 0.7828 0.7768 0.7798