2017 LBP to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1711 BIF

YEARLY LOW

1.1087 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1417 BIF

2017 LBP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LBP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 1.1711. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 1.1087.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0624 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1142 to the December average rate of 1.1601, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.1711 was up 4.66% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.1190, 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 5,856 BIF

2016 Average 5,356 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 5,544 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 312.07 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.1651

1.1096

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 1.1270, compared to 1.1564 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0295 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1270

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1564

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0261 BIF (High: 1.1529 / Low: 1.1268). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0117 BIF (High: 1.1481 / Low: 1.1363).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0261

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0117

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1.1601) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.1104), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0497 (+4.48%).

2017 Avg (December) 1.1601

2016 Avg (December) 1.1104

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1236	1.1087	1.1142
February	1.1339	1.1107	1.1223
March	1.1447	1.1205	1.1272
April	1.1310	1.1182	1.1247
May	1.1449	1.1189	1.1289
June	1.1481	1.1363	1.1444
July	1.1529	1.1268	1.1466
August	1.1642	1.1473	1.1543
September	1.1654	1.1435	1.1569
October	1.1658	1.1531	1.1605
November	1.1697	1.1482	1.1602
December	1.1711	1.1495	1.1601