YEARLY HIGH
14.1270 BIF
YEARLY LOW
11.1948 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.9326 BIF

2021 LRD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LRD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 14.1270. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 11.1948.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9322 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.5701 to the December average rate of 14.0106, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 14.1270 was up 13.60% compared to the 2020 peak of 12.4359, 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 70,635 BIF
2020 Average 50,226 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 55,974 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,661.01 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

14.2853
10.9898
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 11.4101, compared to 12.4550 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0449 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.4101
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.4550

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 1.5644 BIF (High: 13.1881 / Low: 11.6237). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0536 BIF (High: 11.5925 / Low: 11.5389).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.5644
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0536

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2663 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2663

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 14.0106) against the same month in 2020 (average: 12.0467), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9639 (+16.30%).

2021 Avg (December) 14.0106
2020 Avg (December) 12.0467

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.8727 11.3773 11.5701
February 11.4095 11.2088 11.3038
March 11.3436 11.1948 11.2644
April 11.4120 11.2440 11.3183
May 11.5158 11.3557 11.4614
June 11.5811 11.5160 11.5429
July 11.5826 11.5238 11.5506
August 11.5925 11.5389 11.5545
September 11.6564 11.5486 11.5959
October 13.1881 11.6237 12.2512
November 14.0408 13.2649 13.7673
December 14.1270 13.7676 14.0106