YEARLY HIGH
0.7850 LBP
YEARLY LOW
0.7533 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7696 LBP

2021 BIF to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BIF to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 0.7850. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 0.7533.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0317 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7791 to the December average rate of 0.7604, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.7850 was down 10.70% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.8791, 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 3,925 LBP
2020 Average 3,946 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 3,767 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 158.44 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.7810
0.7586
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 0.7752, compared to 0.7640 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0112 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7752
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7640

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was July, with a trading range of 0.0154 LBP (High: 0.7768 / Low: 0.7614). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0079 LBP (High: 0.7697 / Low: 0.7618).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0154
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0079

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0044 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 0.7776) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.7898), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0121 (-1.54%).

2021 Avg (March) 0.7776
2020 Avg (March) 0.7898

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7847 0.7753 0.7791
February 0.7819 0.7712 0.7770
March 0.7850 0.7707 0.7776
April 0.7811 0.7671 0.7758
May 0.7801 0.7652 0.7724
June 0.7762 0.7638 0.7693
July 0.7768 0.7614 0.7672
August 0.7697 0.7618 0.7636
September 0.7703 0.7615 0.7638
October 0.7702 0.7603 0.7641
November 0.7695 0.7592 0.7649
December 0.7680 0.7533 0.7604