2020 LBP to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2744 BIF

YEARLY LOW

1.1375 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2693 BIF

2020 LBP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LBP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 6, valuing the pair at 2.2744. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 21, dropping to 1.1375.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1369 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2453 to the December average rate of 1.2823, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.2744 was up 82.20% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.2483, 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 11,372 BIF

2019 Average 6,098 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 5,688 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,684.37 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.3098

1.2394

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 1.2563, compared to 1.2823 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0260 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2563

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2823

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 1.0137 BIF (High: 2.2744 / Low: 1.2607). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0055 BIF (High: 1.2766 / Low: 1.2711).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.0137

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0055

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0291 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0291

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 1.3039) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.2201), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0838 (+6.87%).

2020 Avg (July) 1.3039

2019 Avg (July) 1.2201

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2497	1.2205	1.2453
February	1.2502	1.2436	1.2481
March	2.0798	1.2430	1.2767
April	1.2614	1.2422	1.2529
May	1.2634	1.2489	1.2582
June	1.2705	1.1375	1.2563
July	2.2744	1.2607	1.3039
August	1.2766	1.2711	1.2748
September	1.2777	1.2676	1.2750
October	1.2828	1.2728	1.2777
November	1.2876	1.2755	1.2800
December	1.2874	1.2774	1.2823