2019 LBP to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2483 BIF

YEARLY LOW

1.1853 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2194 BIF

2019 LBP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LBP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 1.2483. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 26, dropping to 1.1853.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0630 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1962 to the December average rate of 1.2411, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.2483 was up 3.08% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.2110, 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 6,242 BIF

2018 Average 5,876 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 5,927 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 315.01 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.2456

1.1917

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 1.2092, compared to 1.2296 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0204 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2092

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2296

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0376 BIF (High: 1.2269 / Low: 1.1893). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 BIF (High: 1.2168 / Low: 1.2112).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0376

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 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 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 1.2411) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.1978), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0433 (+3.62%).

2019 Avg (December) 1.2411

2018 Avg (December) 1.1978

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2080	1.1853	1.1962
February	1.2142	1.1911	1.2019
March	1.2149	1.1954	1.2061
April	1.2168	1.2112	1.2136
May	1.2269	1.1893	1.2161
June	1.2314	1.2123	1.2213
July	1.2265	1.2148	1.2201
August	1.2305	1.2181	1.2219
September	1.2410	1.2203	1.2274
October	1.2376	1.2221	1.2293
November	1.2414	1.2346	1.2380
December	1.2483	1.2341	1.2411