2013 LSL to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

181.1247 BIF

YEARLY LOW

147.4389 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

161.2597 BIF

2013 LSL to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LSL to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 181.1247. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 147.4389.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 33.6858 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 173.0191 to the December average rate of 149.2251, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 181.1247 was down 0.62% compared to the 2012 peak of 182.2580, 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 905,624 BIF

2012 Average 854,601 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 737,195 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 168,429.19 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

178.9820

146.5200

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 169.2392, compared to 153.2803 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 15.9589 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 169.2392

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 153.2803

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 20.9852 BIF (High: 175.6718 / Low: 154.6867). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.3746 BIF (High: 151.8135 / Low: 147.4389).

May Spread (Volatile) ±20.9852

December Spread (Stable) ±4.3746

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 13.4386 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -13.4386

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 173.0191) against the same month in 2012 (average: 162.0589), the exchange rate shifted by +10.9601 (+6.76%).

2013 Avg (January) 173.0191

2012 Avg (January) 162.0589

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	181.1247	167.7256	173.0191
February	178.5690	173.6799	176.2768
March	172.9755	164.3522	169.6220
April	176.5209	169.6858	172.6329
May	175.6718	154.6867	168.6615
June	158.3270	151.6126	155.2229
July	158.3856	152.3626	155.8495
August	157.1326	147.9430	152.8112
September	159.1622	149.2313	154.1726
October	158.2969	152.6759	155.7758
November	153.7512	149.2614	151.8474
December	151.8135	147.4389	149.2251