2015 LSL to BIF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2015.
2015 LSL to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015
During 2015, the LSL to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 138.8750. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 97.1976.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 41.6774 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 135.4953 to the December average rate of 103.3151, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 138.8750 was down 7.61% compared to the 2014 peak of 150.3167, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LSL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 131.5934, compared to 115.4636 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 16.1298 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 11.9257 BIF (High: 109.1233 / Low: 97.1976). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.8800 BIF (High: 137.6675 / Low: 133.7875).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 8.7502 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 135.3248) against the same month in 2014 (average: 141.3088), the exchange rate shifted by -5.9840 (-4.23%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 137.6675 | 133.7875 | 135.4953 |
| February | 138.8750 | 133.0232 | 135.3248 |
| March | 134.3710 | 125.9963 | 129.9546 |
| April | 132.8183 | 127.6654 | 130.5010 |
| May | 133.6889 | 128.2500 | 131.0609 |
| June | 130.4155 | 124.0614 | 127.2238 |
| July | 132.4661 | 122.8161 | 129.3572 |
| August | 123.5725 | 116.3259 | 120.6070 |
| September | 117.0880 | 110.5402 | 113.9701 |
| October | 119.7237 | 111.5164 | 115.4743 |
| November | 113.6104 | 107.3174 | 110.0581 |
| December | 109.1233 | 97.1976 | 103.3151 |