2018 LSL to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

153.8661 BIF

YEARLY LOW

113.8401 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

135.2518 BIF

2018 LSL to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 153.8661. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 113.8401.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 40.0261 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 144.7021 to the December average rate of 126.7651, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 153.8661 was up 7.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 142.8439, 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 769,331 BIF

2017 Average 647,729 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 569,200 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 200,130.39 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

152.0337

117.6438

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 144.0988, compared to 126.4048 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 17.6940 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 144.0988

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 126.4048

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 13.2563 BIF (High: 134.4096 / Low: 121.1533). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.1428 BIF (High: 143.8218 / Low: 138.6790).

August Spread (Volatile) ±13.2563

May Spread (Stable) ±5.1428

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 7.4664 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.4664

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 149.1679) against the same month in 2017 (average: 128.1637), the exchange rate shifted by +21.0042 (+16.39%).

2018 Avg (February) 149.1679

2017 Avg (February) 128.1637

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	149.5146	140.8716	144.7021
February	153.8661	144.7923	149.1679
March	151.5731	146.2204	148.9850
April	150.4974	142.2056	146.5156
May	143.8218	138.6790	141.2872
June	141.0989	128.0131	133.9348
July	134.9020	127.6941	132.1156
August	134.4096	121.1533	127.9760
September	126.0823	113.8401	120.5097
October	125.6937	119.2074	123.3056
November	132.0754	123.8638	127.7566
December	131.5783	123.1858	126.7651