2018 LAK to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2146 BIF

YEARLY LOW

0.2076 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2112 BIF

2018 LAK to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LAK to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 0.2146. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 0.2076.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0070 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2121 to the December average rate of 0.2115, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2146 was down 0.31% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2152, 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 1,073 BIF

2017 Average 1,048 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 1,038 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 34.93 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2137

0.2080

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 0.2124, compared to 0.2100 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2124

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2100

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0050 BIF (High: 0.2138 / Low: 0.2088). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 BIF (High: 0.2098 / Low: 0.2077).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0050

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.2128) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2088), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0040 (+1.90%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.2128

2017 Avg (March) 0.2088

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2143	0.2110	0.2121
February	0.2140	0.2117	0.2127
March	0.2146	0.2115	0.2128
April	0.2146	0.2123	0.2132
May	0.2145	0.2102	0.2123
June	0.2131	0.2097	0.2112
July	0.2133	0.2088	0.2102
August	0.2112	0.2076	0.2091
September	0.2098	0.2077	0.2084
October	0.2127	0.2080	0.2101
November	0.2125	0.2087	0.2107
December	0.2138	0.2088	0.2115