2017 LSL to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

142.8439 BIF

YEARLY LOW

121.0093 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

129.5320 BIF

2017 LSL to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LSL to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 142.8439. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 121.0093.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.8345 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 124.1030 to the December average rate of 133.9720, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 142.8439 was up 13.82% compared to the 2016 peak of 125.4974, 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 714,219 BIF

2016 Average 552,522 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 605,047 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 109,172.72 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

134.9588

123.1162

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 128.7099, compared to 130.3540 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6441 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 128.7099

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 130.3540

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 15.3429 BIF (High: 142.8439 / Low: 127.5009). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.3009 BIF (High: 136.1199 / Low: 131.8190).

December Spread (Volatile) ±15.3429

June Spread (Stable) ±4.3009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 5.4125 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.4125

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 133.9720) against the same month in 2016 (average: 120.8180), the exchange rate shifted by +13.1540 (+10.89%).

2017 Avg (December) 133.9720

2016 Avg (December) 120.8180

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	127.3354	121.5744	124.1030
February	131.4021	125.6035	128.1637
March	136.8322	126.4057	131.4733
April	131.0082	122.6246	126.0607
May	132.7023	124.2334	128.6011
June	136.1199	131.8190	133.8577
July	134.0275	126.9476	131.5182
August	134.2846	128.7080	131.3295
September	135.9245	127.7023	132.7736
October	131.5463	123.4956	128.0731
November	128.4343	121.0093	124.4576
December	142.8439	127.5009	133.9720