2023 LRD to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

16.8458 BIF

YEARLY LOW

12.4521 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

14.5125 BIF

2023 LRD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the LRD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 23, valuing the pair at 16.8458. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 15, dropping to 12.4521.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.3938 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.3161 to the December average rate of 15.1450, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 16.8458 was up 22.02% compared to the 2022 peak of 13.8053, 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 84,229 BIF

2022 Average 66,800 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 62,260 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,968.78 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

16.5538

12.4016

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 13.8107, compared to 15.2142 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.8107

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.2142

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 4.3938 BIF (High: 16.8458 / Low: 12.4521). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1095 BIF (High: 15.2372 / Low: 15.1277).

May Spread (Volatile) ±4.3938

October Spread (Stable) ±0.1095

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.8051 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2023: 14.3188) against the same month in 2022 (average: 13.4055), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9134 (+6.81%).

2023 Avg (May) 14.3188

2022 Avg (May) 13.4055

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.4866	13.1483	13.3161
February	13.5901	13.0227	13.2518
March	13.5379	12.7324	13.0222
April	12.8466	12.4733	12.7476
May	16.8458	12.4521	14.3188
June	16.7043	15.7277	16.2078
July	15.7801	15.1787	15.4027
August	15.2651	15.1172	15.2117
September	15.2795	15.1497	15.2185
October	15.2372	15.1277	15.1876
November	15.1799	15.0193	15.1197
December	15.2521	15.1148	15.1450