2023 LSL to BIF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 LSL to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the LSL to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 27, valuing the pair at 160.9972. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 107.5216.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 53.4757 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 120.9663 to the December average rate of 152.7194, the exchange rate registered a net change of 26.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 160.9972 was up 14.36% compared to the 2022 peak of 140.7808, 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 2023.
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 123.6210, compared to 151.6808 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 28.0598 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 39.0746 BIF (High: 146.5962 / Low: 107.5216). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.7895 BIF (High: 122.7581 / Low: 118.9686).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 5.1119 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2023: 155.3486) against the same month in 2022 (average: 122.9989), the exchange rate shifted by +32.3497 (+26.30%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 122.7581 | 118.9686 | 120.9663 |
| February | 121.3005 | 112.0825 | 115.8545 |
| March | 116.9435 | 111.6570 | 113.6746 |
| April | 117.1405 | 112.8980 | 114.6610 |
| May | 146.5962 | 107.5216 | 125.3973 |
| June | 156.2431 | 142.6513 | 151.1724 |
| July | 160.9972 | 148.6173 | 155.3486 |
| August | 157.2452 | 145.4923 | 150.7766 |
| September | 151.4000 | 147.3595 | 149.5842 |
| October | 151.0886 | 145.3484 | 148.9536 |
| November | 156.6578 | 145.2458 | 152.7025 |
| December | 156.6492 | 149.0684 | 152.7194 |