YEARLY HIGH
13.8053 BIF
YEARLY LOW
12.9061 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.3579 BIF

2022 LRD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LRD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 13.8053. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 12.9061.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8992 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.4046 to the December average rate of 13.4055, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 13.8053 was down 2.28% compared to the 2021 peak of 14.1270, 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 69,027 BIF
2021 Average 59,682 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 64,531 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,496.14 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

13.5225
13.0205
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 13.3147, compared to 13.4012 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0865 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.3147
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.4012

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was January, with a trading range of 0.8282 BIF (High: 13.8053 / Low: 12.9772). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1520 BIF (High: 13.4961 / Low: 13.3441).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.8282
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1520

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3422 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3422

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 13.4046) against the same month in 2021 (average: 11.5701), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8345 (+15.86%).

2022 Avg (January) 13.4046
2021 Avg (January) 11.5701

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.8053 12.9772 13.4046
February 13.1636 12.9061 13.0623
March 13.4418 12.9571 13.1802
April 13.5814 13.1691 13.3549
May 13.5648 13.1967 13.4055
June 13.6269 13.3553 13.4807
July 13.5334 13.3617 13.4794
August 13.4953 13.2986 13.3837
September 13.5152 13.2440 13.3560
October 13.5240 13.3158 13.3957
November 13.4602 13.3016 13.3868
December 13.4961 13.3441 13.4055