YEARLY HIGH
1.4112 BIF
YEARLY LOW
1.3058 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3473 BIF

2022 LBP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LBP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 12, valuing the pair at 1.4112. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 16, dropping to 1.3058.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1054 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3245 to the December average rate of 1.3613, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.4112 was up 6.31% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.3275, 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 7,056 BIF
2021 Average 6,498 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 6,529 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 526.79 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.3650
1.3208
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 1.3365, compared to 1.3581 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0216 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3365
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3581

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0760 BIF (High: 1.4112 / Low: 1.3351). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0195 BIF (High: 1.3698 / Low: 1.3503).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0760
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0195

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0056 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 1.3593) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.3092), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0501 (+3.83%).

2022 Avg (September) 1.3593
2021 Avg (September) 1.3092

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3341 1.3077 1.3245
February 1.3412 1.3142 1.3258
March 1.3563 1.3220 1.3374
April 1.3578 1.3253 1.3405
May 1.3594 1.3058 1.3392
June 1.3612 1.3330 1.3514
July 1.3658 1.3445 1.3601
August 1.3639 1.3440 1.3545
September 1.4112 1.3351 1.3593
October 1.3663 1.3453 1.3552
November 1.3740 1.3462 1.3582
December 1.3698 1.3503 1.3613