2019 LRD to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.5188 BIF

YEARLY LOW

8.7644 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.9893 BIF

2019 LRD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LRD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 11.5188. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 16, dropping to 8.7644.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7544 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.3449 to the December average rate of 9.9537, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 11.5188 was down 20.83% compared to the 2018 peak of 14.5495, 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 57,594 BIF

2018 Average 62,174 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 43,822 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,772.22 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

11.5992

8.5474

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 10.7690, compared to 9.2096 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5594 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.7690

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.2096

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 1.0922 BIF (High: 10.7817 / Low: 9.6895). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0861 BIF (High: 8.8505 / Low: 8.7644).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.0922

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0861

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.8168 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8168

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 11.3449) against the same month in 2018 (average: 13.8996), the exchange rate shifted by -2.5547 (-18.38%).

2019 Avg (January) 11.3449

2018 Avg (January) 13.8996

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.5188	11.1157	11.3449
February	11.3762	11.1584	11.2628
March	11.3182	11.1190	11.2253
April	11.2380	10.7809	11.0464
May	10.7817	9.6895	10.2296
June	9.6993	9.3850	9.5048
July	9.4004	9.0960	9.2147
August	9.1109	8.9301	9.0605
September	8.9904	8.8000	8.8950
October	8.8505	8.7644	8.8017
November	9.7192	8.8215	9.3319
December	10.0333	9.7527	9.9537