2017 LRD to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

19.3925 BIF

YEARLY LOW

13.9104 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

16.7175 BIF

2017 LRD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LRD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 19.3925. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 13.9104.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4821 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.9427 to the December average rate of 14.0141, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 19.3925 was up 3.97% compared to the 2016 peak of 18.6514, 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 96,963 BIF

2016 Average 90,528 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 69,552 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,410.64 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

19.0661

13.5549

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 18.0717, compared to 15.3632 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.7085 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.0717

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.3632

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 4.3702 BIF (High: 19.3925 / Low: 15.0223). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1466 BIF (High: 14.1117 / Low: 13.9651).

August Spread (Volatile) ±4.3702

December Spread (Stable) ±0.1466

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 3.0561 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0561

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 15.5507) against the same month in 2016 (average: 18.1116), the exchange rate shifted by -2.5609 (-14.14%).

2017 Avg (August) 15.5507

2016 Avg (August) 18.1116

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	18.4208	17.5424	17.9427
February	18.1497	17.8580	17.9708
March	18.2888	17.8456	18.0514
April	18.1122	17.8783	18.0148
May	18.3353	17.9037	18.0913
June	18.5557	18.1539	18.3594
July	19.3092	18.0852	18.6068
August	19.3925	15.0223	15.5507
September	15.2293	14.7456	14.9339
October	14.9059	14.6835	14.8185
November	14.7149	13.9104	14.2555
December	14.1117	13.9651	14.0141