2018 LRD to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

14.5495 BIF

YEARLY LOW

10.9587 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.4448 BIF

2018 LRD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LRD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 14.5495. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 10.9587.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5908 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.8996 to the December average rate of 11.4693, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 14.5495 was down 24.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 19.3925, 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 72,747 BIF

2017 Average 83,554 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 54,793 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,954.02 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

14.2402

11.1514

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 13.4282, compared to 11.4614 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.9668 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.4282

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.4614

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 1.0334 BIF (High: 12.9061 / Low: 11.8727). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2378 BIF (High: 13.6110 / Low: 13.3732).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.0334

March Spread (Stable) ±0.2378

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.0438 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0438

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 13.9828) against the same month in 2017 (average: 17.9708), the exchange rate shifted by -3.9880 (-22.19%).

2018 Avg (February) 13.9828

2017 Avg (February) 17.9708

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	14.3643	13.6348	13.8996
February	14.5495	13.5219	13.9828
March	13.6110	13.3732	13.4754
April	13.6449	13.3529	13.5148
May	13.5423	12.7931	13.2370
June	12.9061	11.8727	12.4597
July	11.7964	10.9587	11.4159
August	11.7655	11.4282	11.5701
September	11.5226	11.0981	11.4687
October	11.5919	11.3022	11.4356
November	11.5882	11.1852	11.4088
December	11.6091	11.2989	11.4693