YEARLY HIGH
187.9602 BIF
YEARLY LOW
171.8797 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
181.2109 BIF

2026 LSL to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LSL to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 187.9602. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 171.8797.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.0805 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 181.3976 to the December average rate of 182.4305, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 187.9602 was up 5.17% compared to the 2025 peak of 178.7133, 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 939,801 BIF
2025 Average 827,898 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 859,398 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 80,402.33 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

185.9135
176.2561
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

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 181.2109, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 181.2109 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 181.2109
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 14.6072 BIF (High: 186.4869 / Low: 171.8797). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.0998 BIF (High: 183.6431 / Low: 180.5432).

March Spread (Volatile) ±14.6072
June Spread (Stable) ±3.0998

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 8.0478 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.0478

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 181.3976) against the same month in 2025 (average: 157.3170), the exchange rate shifted by +24.0807 (+15.31%).

2026 Avg (January) 181.3976
2025 Avg (January) 157.3170

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 187.9602 178.7133 181.3976
February 186.4506 183.2679 185.1087
March 186.4869 171.8797 177.0609
April 181.6931 174.9062 179.3828
May 183.2013 178.6315 181.8849
June 183.6431 180.5432 182.4305