2018 LBP to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2110 BIF

YEARLY LOW

1.1507 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1751 BIF

2018 LBP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LBP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 1.2110. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 1.1507.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0603 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1643 to the December average rate of 1.1978, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.2110 was up 3.40% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.1711, 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 6,055 BIF

2017 Average 5,709 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 5,753 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 301.67 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.2011

1.1610

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 1.1686, compared to 1.1817 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0131 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1686

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1817

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0326 BIF (High: 1.2024 / Low: 1.1698). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0131 BIF (High: 1.1820 / Low: 1.1689).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0326

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0131

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.1978) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.1601), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0376 (+3.24%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.1978

2017 Avg (December) 1.1601

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1758	1.1507	1.1643
February	1.1744	1.1584	1.1657
March	1.1771	1.1526	1.1660
April	1.1801	1.1622	1.1717
May	1.1835	1.1620	1.1707
June	1.1817	1.1648	1.1729
July	1.1813	1.1638	1.1717
August	1.1820	1.1689	1.1735
September	1.1820	1.1634	1.1731
October	1.2015	1.1713	1.1844
November	1.2024	1.1698	1.1898
December	1.2110	1.1830	1.1978