2020 LSL to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

134.5468 BIF

YEARLY LOW

99.3464 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

117.0691 BIF

2020 LSL to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LSL to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 134.5468. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 99.3464.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 35.2003 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 131.2960 to the December average rate of 130.4744, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 134.5468 was down 1.57% compared to the 2019 peak of 136.6942, 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 672,734 BIF

2019 Average 637,992 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 496,732 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 176,001.73 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

134.2029

99.3200

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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 114.9426, compared to 119.1955 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.2529 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 114.9426

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 119.1955

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 17.7190 BIF (High: 123.4575 / Low: 105.7386). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.4736 BIF (High: 119.7143 / Low: 115.2408).

March Spread (Volatile) ±17.7190

October Spread (Stable) ±4.4736

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 12.1002 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -12.1002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 131.2960) against the same month in 2019 (average: 130.0031), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2929 (+0.99%).

2020 Avg (January) 131.2960

2019 Avg (January) 130.0031

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	134.5468	127.9432	131.2960
February	127.9432	122.7273	126.0548
March	123.4575	105.7386	113.9546
April	105.8009	99.3464	102.2269
May	109.2969	101.4564	104.8370
June	114.5536	108.7295	111.2864
July	116.9806	111.7920	114.8541
August	115.8143	108.8820	112.1969
September	119.3604	112.7162	115.3824
October	119.7143	115.2408	117.4930
November	127.4436	118.8661	124.7723
December	133.2689	126.5285	130.4744