2023 LBP to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3747 BIF

YEARLY LOW

0.1345 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2896 BIF

2023 LBP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the LBP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 1.3747. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 6, dropping to 0.1345.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2402 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3648 to the December average rate of 0.1894, the exchange rate registered a net change of -86.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.3747 was down 2.59% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.4112, 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 6,873 BIF

2022 Average 6,737 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 673 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,200.88 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.4875

0.0150

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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 0.3906, compared to 0.1887 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3906

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1887

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 1.2402 BIF (High: 1.3747 / Low: 0.1345). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 BIF (High: 0.1897 / Low: 0.1889).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.2402

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.0073 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0073

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 0.3575) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.3258), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9683 (-73.03%).

2023 Avg (February) 0.3575

2022 Avg (February) 1.3258

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3719	1.3551	1.3648
February	1.3747	0.1345	0.3575
March	0.1387	0.1363	0.1377
April	0.1388	0.1364	0.1377
May	0.1880	0.1366	0.1587
June	0.1893	0.1850	0.1871
July	0.1893	0.1857	0.1878
August	0.1890	0.1855	0.1882
September	0.1894	0.1868	0.1884
October	0.1900	0.1879	0.1890
November	0.1897	0.1889	0.1892
December	0.1899	0.1886	0.1894