2016 LRD to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

18.6514 BIF

YEARLY LOW

17.0608 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

18.1062 BIF

2016 LRD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LRD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 25, valuing the pair at 18.6514. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 21, dropping to 17.0608.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5906 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.2531 to the December average rate of 18.2237, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 18.6514 was down 2.89% compared to the 2015 peak of 19.2072, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LRD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 93,257 BIF

2015 Average 91,221 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 85,304 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,952.80 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

18.5787

17.1068

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 17.9664, compared to 18.2460 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2796 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.9664

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.2460

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 1.5191 BIF (High: 18.6514 / Low: 17.1322). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1810 BIF (High: 18.4484 / Low: 18.2673).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.5191

July Spread (Stable) ±0.1810

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.7587 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7587

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 17.7411) against the same month in 2015 (average: 18.5046), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7635 (-4.13%).

2016 Avg (June) 17.7411

2015 Avg (June) 18.5046

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	18.5609	17.5751	18.2531
February	18.5918	18.3668	18.4560
March	18.5584	18.3086	18.4388
April	18.4453	17.0608	17.6801
May	17.3199	17.1140	17.2295
June	18.6514	17.1322	17.7411
July	18.4484	18.2673	18.3559
August	18.4737	17.4972	18.1116
September	18.3454	18.0971	18.1927
October	18.5053	18.0610	18.2246
November	18.4911	18.1980	18.3674
December	18.5066	17.8628	18.2237