YEARLY HIGH
0.1912 BIF
YEARLY LOW
0.0318 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0549 BIF

2024 LBP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the LBP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.1912. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 0.0318.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1594 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1898 to the December average rate of 0.0329, the exchange rate registered a net change of -82.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 0.1912 was down 86.09% compared to the 2023 peak of 1.3747, 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 956 BIF
2023 Average 1,452 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 159 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 796.80 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

0.2056
0.0162
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 0.0774, compared to 0.0324 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0450 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0774
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0324

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was February, with a trading range of 0.1593 BIF (High: 0.1912 / Low: 0.0319). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BIF (High: 0.0322 / Low: 0.0321).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1593
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1146 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1146

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2024: 0.1465) against the same month in 2023 (average: 0.3575), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2110 (-59.01%).

2024 Avg (February) 0.1465
2023 Avg (February) 0.3575

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1906 0.1895 0.1898
February 0.1912 0.0319 0.1465
March 0.0321 0.0318 0.0319
April 0.0321 0.0319 0.0320
May 0.0323 0.0320 0.0321
June 0.0323 0.0321 0.0321
July 0.0322 0.0321 0.0322
August 0.0323 0.0321 0.0322
September 0.0324 0.0321 0.0323
October 0.0329 0.0322 0.0324
November 0.0330 0.0322 0.0326
December 0.0330 0.0323 0.0329