YEARLY HIGH
0.1793 BIF
YEARLY LOW
0.1113 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1467 BIF

2022 LAK to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LAK to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 0.1793. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 0.1113.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0681 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1775 to the December average rate of 0.1193, the exchange rate registered a net change of -32.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.1793 was down 14.59% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.2100, 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 897 BIF
2021 Average 1,015 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 556 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 340.27 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.1833
0.1135
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 0.1663, compared to 0.1270 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0393 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1663
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1270

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was June, with a trading range of 0.0185 BIF (High: 0.1539 / Low: 0.1354). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 BIF (High: 0.1372 / Low: 0.1361).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0185
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0159 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0159

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.1775) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.2089), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0314 (-15.01%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.1775
2021 Avg (January) 0.2089

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1793 0.1746 0.1775
February 0.1777 0.1746 0.1761
March 0.1785 0.1727 0.1754
April 0.1744 0.1678 0.1706
May 0.1646 0.1516 0.1571
June 0.1539 0.1354 0.1412
July 0.1372 0.1361 0.1369
August 0.1360 0.1332 0.1347
September 0.1329 0.1239 0.1293
October 0.1247 0.1189 0.1219
November 0.1221 0.1113 0.1201
December 0.1198 0.1185 0.1193