YEARLY HIGH
1.3275 BIF
YEARLY LOW
1.2739 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2995 BIF

2021 LBP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LBP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 1.3275. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 1.2739.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0536 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2836 to the December average rate of 1.3151, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.3275 was down 41.63% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.2744, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LBP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,637 BIF
2020 Average 6,347 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 6,369 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 267.93 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.3183
1.2804
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP to BIF 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 1.2900, compared to 1.3089 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0189 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2900
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3089

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was July, with a trading range of 0.0260 BIF (High: 1.3133 / Low: 1.2874). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0135 BIF (High: 1.3127 / Low: 1.2992).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0260
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0135

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 1.3151) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.2823), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0328 (+2.56%).

2021 Avg (December) 1.3151
2020 Avg (December) 1.2823

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2899 1.2744 1.2836
February 1.2967 1.2790 1.2870
March 1.2975 1.2739 1.2860
April 1.3037 1.2802 1.2891
May 1.3069 1.2819 1.2948
June 1.3093 1.2883 1.2998
July 1.3133 1.2874 1.3034
August 1.3127 1.2992 1.3097
September 1.3131 1.2981 1.3092
October 1.3153 1.2984 1.3087
November 1.3171 1.2996 1.3075
December 1.3275 1.3022 1.3151