YEARLY HIGH
170.6805 BIF
YEARLY LOW
143.3117 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
155.4207 BIF

2010 LSL to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the LSL to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 170.6805. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 143.3117.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.3689 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 153.0661 to the December average rate of 165.7822, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LSL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 853,403 BIF
Yearly Average 777,103 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 716,558 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 136,844.34 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

167.5370
146.4804
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 151.2893, compared to 159.5520 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.2627 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 151.2893
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 159.5520

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 12.8962 BIF (High: 156.2079 / Low: 143.3117). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.9174 BIF (High: 157.5129 / Low: 153.5955).

May Spread (Volatile) ±12.8962
August Spread (Stable) ±3.9174

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 6.1457 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.1457

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for December 2010 is 165.7822.

2010 Avg (December) 165.7822
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 156.8510 149.7455 153.0661
February 151.8040 146.5741 148.2351
March 155.3403 148.4600 153.0867
April 157.2766 153.1085 155.4393
May 156.2079 143.3117 149.2935
June 152.4692 146.2020 148.6154
July 155.3033 145.7781 149.8580
August 157.5129 153.5955 155.5232
September 162.8997 153.7312 158.5700
October 166.8342 161.9962 164.3154
November 167.4199 158.7126 163.2634
December 170.6805 160.7219 165.7822