2014 LBP to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0416 BIF

YEARLY LOW

1.0132 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0281 BIF

2014 LBP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LBP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 1.0416. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 1.0132.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0283 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0293 to the December average rate of 1.0345, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.0416 was down 0.95% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.0515, 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 5,208 BIF

2013 Average 5,139 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 5,066 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 141.69 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.0357

1.0219

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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 1.0276, compared to 1.0285 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0276

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0285

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.0268 BIF (High: 1.0401 / Low: 1.0132). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0068 BIF (High: 1.0344 / Low: 1.0275).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0268

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0068

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0045 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 1.0345) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.0276), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0069 (+0.67%).

2014 Avg (December) 1.0345

2013 Avg (December) 1.0276

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0338	1.0230	1.0293
February	1.0345	1.0214	1.0312
March	1.0344	1.0275	1.0313
April	1.0331	1.0223	1.0268
May	1.0294	1.0186	1.0231
June	1.0289	1.0204	1.0240
July	1.0285	1.0151	1.0242
August	1.0309	1.0180	1.0255
September	1.0289	1.0192	1.0236
October	1.0401	1.0132	1.0304
November	1.0356	1.0281	1.0326
December	1.0416	1.0276	1.0345