YEARLY HIGH
16.6197 BIF
YEARLY LOW
15.6713 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.1942 BIF

2026 LRD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LRD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 16.6197. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 15.6713.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9485 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.2884 to the December average rate of 16.3414, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 16.6197 was down 1.15% compared to the 2025 peak of 16.8129, 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 83,099 BIF
2025 Average 76,758 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 78,356 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,742.26 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

16.3783
15.9351
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

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 16.1942, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 16.1942 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.1942
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.6901 BIF (High: 16.6197 / Low: 15.9296). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0910 BIF (High: 16.2759 / Low: 16.1849).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.6901
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0910

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3164 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3164

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 16.2884) against the same month in 2025 (average: 15.5011), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7874 (+5.08%).

2026 Avg (January) 16.2884
2025 Avg (January) 15.5011

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.6197 15.9296 16.2884
February 16.2453 15.7636 15.9721
March 16.2229 15.6713 16.1622
April 16.2217 16.0950 16.1540
May 16.2759 16.1849 16.2471
June 16.4203 16.2210 16.3414