YEARLY HIGH
0.0341 BIF
YEARLY LOW
0.0320 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0332 BIF

2026 LBP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LBP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 0.0341. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 0.0320.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0021 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0331 to the December average rate of 0.0333, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0341 was up 2.07% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0334, 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 171 BIF
2025 Average 165 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 160 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.55 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0333
0.0331
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 0.0332, compared to 0.0333 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0332
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0333

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0012 BIF (High: 0.0341 / Low: 0.0329). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BIF (High: 0.0332 / Low: 0.0332).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.0331) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0329), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.47%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.0331
2025 Avg (January) 0.0329

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0341 0.0329 0.0331
February 0.0338 0.0330 0.0332
March 0.0332 0.0320 0.0331
April 0.0333 0.0331 0.0332
May 0.0332 0.0332 0.0332
June 0.0334 0.0332 0.0333
July 0.0334 0.0332 0.0333