YEARLY HIGH
0.2131 BIF
YEARLY LOW
0.2079 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2112 BIF

2020 LAK to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LAK to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 0.2131. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 29, dropping to 0.2079.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0052 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2122 to the December average rate of 0.2092, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2131 was down 0.97% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2151, 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 1,065 BIF
2019 Average 1,058 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 1,039 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25.81 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2129
0.2087
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 0.2118, compared to 0.2106 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2118
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2106

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0031 BIF (High: 0.2127 / Low: 0.2096). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 BIF (High: 0.2097 / Low: 0.2089).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0031
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.2122) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2120), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.07%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.2122
2019 Avg (March) 0.2120

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2130 0.2107 0.2122
February 0.2128 0.2119 0.2122
March 0.2131 0.2107 0.2122
April 0.2127 0.2096 0.2115
May 0.2123 0.2101 0.2116
June 0.2126 0.2107 0.2115
July 0.2131 0.2112 0.2126
August 0.2127 0.2106 0.2121
September 0.2123 0.2093 0.2114
October 0.2097 0.2079 0.2093
November 0.2096 0.2088 0.2091
December 0.2097 0.2089 0.2092