YEARLY HIGH
7.4343 LBP
YEARLY LOW
0.7274 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.4137 LBP

2023 BIF to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BIF to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 7.4343. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.7274.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.7069 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7327 to the December average rate of 5.2794, the exchange rate registered a net change of 620.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 7.4343 was up 870.79% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.7658, 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 37,172 LBP
2022 Average 3,711 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 3,637 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,534.36 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

7.9136
0.0799
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 5.5270, compared to 5.3003 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2267 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.5270
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.3003

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 6.7069 LBP (High: 7.4343 / Low: 0.7274). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0090 LBP (High: 0.7379 / Low: 0.7289).

February Spread (Volatile) ±6.7069
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0090

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 1.1035 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 6.1150) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.7543), the exchange rate shifted by +5.3608 (+710.73%).

2023 Avg (February) 6.1150
2022 Avg (February) 0.7543

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7379 0.7289 0.7327
February 7.4343 0.7274 6.1150
March 7.3389 7.2119 7.2608
April 7.3336 7.2058 7.2599
May 7.3202 5.3204 6.4485
June 5.4069 5.2831 5.3450
July 5.3862 5.2831 5.3245
August 5.3909 5.2918 5.3136
September 5.3529 5.2789 5.3082
October 5.3209 5.2642 5.2920
November 5.2947 5.2716 5.2842
December 5.3013 5.2653 5.2794