2019 LSL to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

136.6942 BIF

YEARLY LOW

119.3968 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

127.6226 BIF

2019 LSL to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LSL to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 136.6942. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 12, dropping to 119.3968.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.2973 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 130.0031 to the December average rate of 130.2784, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 136.6942 was down 11.16% compared to the 2018 peak of 153.8661, 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 683,471 BIF

2018 Average 675,855 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 596,984 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 86,486.67 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

132.6235

121.1201

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 128.6413, compared to 126.6038 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.0375 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 128.6413

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 126.6038

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 10.9805 BIF (High: 135.2082 / Low: 124.2277). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.3232 BIF (High: 132.9978 / Low: 129.6746).

January Spread (Volatile) ±10.9805

July Spread (Stable) ±3.3232

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 9.1445 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -9.1445

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 131.6649) against the same month in 2018 (average: 149.1679), the exchange rate shifted by -17.5030 (-11.73%).

2019 Avg (February) 131.6649

2018 Avg (February) 149.1679

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	135.2082	124.2277	130.0031
February	136.6942	127.7767	131.6649
March	130.8792	123.9763	126.7817
April	131.2455	126.8559	129.5063
May	129.0426	125.4848	127.5098
June	130.2089	122.7573	126.3819
July	132.9978	129.6746	131.2232
August	129.7879	119.3968	122.0787
September	126.6694	121.4640	124.7312
October	128.3783	120.6451	124.7333
November	127.9589	123.4872	126.5781
December	134.1751	126.6791	130.2784