2013 LAK to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2059 BIF

YEARLY LOW

0.1888 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1975 BIF

2013 LAK to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LAK to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 0.2059. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.1888.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0171 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1906 to the December average rate of 0.1930, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.2059 was up 6.54% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1932, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,029 BIF

2012 Average 878 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 944 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 85.60 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.2060

0.1892

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.1992, compared to 0.1959 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1992

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1959

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0105 BIF (High: 0.2014 / Low: 0.1909). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 BIF (High: 0.1965 / Low: 0.1957).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0105

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.2046) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1742), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0304 (+17.45%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.2046

2012 Avg (May) 0.1742

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1969	0.1888	0.1906
February	0.1994	0.1956	0.1978
March	0.2014	0.1909	0.1982
April	0.2045	0.2002	0.2021
May	0.2059	0.2015	0.2046
June	0.2032	0.1996	0.2016
July	0.2002	0.1968	0.1985
August	0.1976	0.1959	0.1967
September	0.1965	0.1957	0.1962
October	0.1963	0.1950	0.1959
November	0.1961	0.1931	0.1949
December	0.1942	0.1923	0.1930