2013 LBP to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0515 BIF

YEARLY LOW

0.9982 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0279 BIF

2013 LBP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LBP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 7, valuing the pair at 1.0515. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.9982.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0533 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0076 to the December average rate of 1.0276, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.0515 was up 2.57% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.0251, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,258 BIF

2012 Average 4,663 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 4,991 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 266.60 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.0475

1.0039

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LBP 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 1.0332, compared to 1.0227 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0105 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0332

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0227

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0475 BIF (High: 1.0485 / Low: 1.0010). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 BIF (High: 1.0296 / Low: 1.0252).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0475

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 0.0139 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0139

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 1.0411) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.8638), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1774 (+20.53%).

2013 Avg (February) 1.0411

2012 Avg (February) 0.8638

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0397	0.9982	1.0076
February	1.0515	1.0285	1.0411
March	1.0485	1.0010	1.0344
April	1.0509	1.0388	1.0439
May	1.0475	1.0280	1.0430
June	1.0374	1.0220	1.0290
July	1.0284	1.0143	1.0228
August	1.0200	1.0148	1.0176
September	1.0206	1.0153	1.0189
October	1.0280	1.0151	1.0215
November	1.0296	1.0252	1.0275
December	1.0320	1.0232	1.0276