2014 LSL to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

150.3167 BIF

YEARLY LOW

133.7083 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

143.2140 BIF

2014 LSL to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LSL to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 14, valuing the pair at 150.3167. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 133.7083.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.6085 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 142.6943 to the December average rate of 136.1412, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 150.3167 was down 17.01% compared to the 2013 peak of 181.1247, 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 751,584 BIF

2013 Average 805,834 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 668,541 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 83,042.30 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

149.8867

134.8916

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 144.8346, compared to 141.5934 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.2412 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 144.8346

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 141.5934

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 9.0115 BIF (High: 147.0689 / Low: 138.0574). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7423 BIF (High: 146.8188 / Low: 144.0765).

January Spread (Volatile) ±9.0115

August Spread (Stable) ±2.7423

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 4.7242 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.7242

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 148.6371) against the same month in 2013 (average: 168.6615), the exchange rate shifted by -20.0245 (-11.87%).

2014 Avg (May) 148.6371

2013 Avg (May) 168.6615

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	147.0689	138.0574	142.6943
February	144.9938	138.0782	141.3088
March	147.0539	142.8031	144.5364
April	148.3678	145.5282	146.8194
May	150.3167	146.9065	148.6371
June	147.2858	143.3530	145.0118
July	148.0261	143.2545	145.3694
August	146.8188	144.0765	145.3412
September	145.6521	137.4693	141.1286
October	143.7277	135.3777	140.7147
November	142.8881	138.1238	140.8653
December	142.0934	133.7083	136.1412