YEARLY HIGH
0.2151 BIF
YEARLY LOW
0.2094 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2116 BIF

2019 LAK to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LAK to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 0.2151. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 28, dropping to 0.2094.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0057 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2110 to the December average rate of 0.2116, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.2151 was up 0.26% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.2146, 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 1,076 BIF
2018 Average 1,056 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 1,047 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28.71 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.2127
0.2103
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 0.2119, compared to 0.2113 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2119
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2113

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.0045 BIF (High: 0.2151 / Low: 0.2106). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 BIF (High: 0.2122 / Low: 0.2112).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0045
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 August and September, 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 (June 2019: 0.2125) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.2112), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0013 (+0.62%).

2019 Avg (June) 0.2125
2018 Avg (June) 0.2112

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2129 0.2095 0.2110
February 0.2134 0.2095 0.2115
March 0.2135 0.2102 0.2120
April 0.2135 0.2107 0.2122
May 0.2140 0.2108 0.2122
June 0.2151 0.2106 0.2125
July 0.2131 0.2105 0.2118
August 0.2126 0.2112 0.2118
September 0.2137 0.2094 0.2106
October 0.2120 0.2095 0.2105
November 0.2120 0.2108 0.2114
December 0.2122 0.2112 0.2116