YEARLY HIGH
0.0088 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.0065 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0074 LSL

2018 BIF to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BIF to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 16, valuing the pair at 0.0088. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 0.0065.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0023 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0069 to the December average rate of 0.0079, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0088 was up 6.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0083, 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 44 LSL
2017 Average 39 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 32 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.43 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0085
0.0065
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to LSL 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 0.0070, compared to 0.0079 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0070
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0079

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0009 LSL (High: 0.0088 / Low: 0.0079). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 LSL (High: 0.0068 / Low: 0.0066).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0083) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0075), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+10.24%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0083
2017 Avg (September) 0.0075

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0071 0.0067 0.0069
February 0.0069 0.0065 0.0067
March 0.0068 0.0066 0.0067
April 0.0070 0.0066 0.0068
May 0.0072 0.0070 0.0071
June 0.0078 0.0071 0.0075
July 0.0078 0.0074 0.0076
August 0.0083 0.0074 0.0078
September 0.0088 0.0079 0.0083
October 0.0084 0.0080 0.0081
November 0.0081 0.0076 0.0078
December 0.0081 0.0076 0.0079