2011 LSL to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

186.3213 BIF

YEARLY LOW

144.3458 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

167.6710 BIF

2011 LSL to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LSL to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 186.3213. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 23, dropping to 144.3458.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 41.9756 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 164.4169 to the December average rate of 157.4277, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 186.3213 was up 9.16% compared to the 2010 peak of 170.6805, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 931,607 BIF

2010 Average 777,341 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 721,729 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 209,877.87 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

183.7784

148.8338

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 171.2054, compared to 164.1366 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.0688 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 171.2054

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 164.1366

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 20.5337 BIF (High: 175.6166 / Low: 155.0829). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.1154 BIF (High: 182.9248 / Low: 178.8094).

September Spread (Volatile) ±20.5337

June Spread (Stable) ±4.1154

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 9.9552 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -9.9552

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 179.0845) against the same month in 2010 (average: 149.2935), the exchange rate shifted by +29.7910 (+19.95%).

2011 Avg (May) 179.0845

2010 Avg (May) 149.2935

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	171.6368	157.9689	164.4169
February	163.0469	155.7669	158.2309
March	167.2150	160.9581	164.2455
April	184.6886	167.7467	180.3881
May	186.3213	174.8736	179.0845
June	182.9248	178.8094	180.8664
July	182.8807	176.6230	180.8007
August	184.0912	169.2712	173.5754
September	175.6166	155.0829	165.6126
October	159.1746	151.7202	155.6574
November	159.3204	144.3458	151.7458
December	161.4523	152.1160	157.4277