YEARLY HIGH
0.2100 BIF
YEARLY LOW
0.1676 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2031 BIF

2021 LAK to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LAK to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 0.2100. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 0.1676.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0424 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2089 to the December average rate of 0.1803, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2100 was down 1.45% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2131, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LAK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,050 BIF
2020 Average 1,056 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 838 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 211.99 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.2120
0.1774
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.2086, compared to 0.1977 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0110 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2086
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1977

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0161 BIF (High: 0.1836 / Low: 0.1676). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 BIF (High: 0.2094 / Low: 0.2088).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0161
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0092 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0092

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.2089) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.2122), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0033 (-1.55%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.2089
2020 Avg (January) 0.2122

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2100 0.2079 0.2089
February 0.2098 0.2081 0.2088
March 0.2093 0.2073 0.2085
April 0.2093 0.2067 0.2076
May 0.2097 0.2073 0.2088
June 0.2094 0.2088 0.2091
July 0.2093 0.2074 0.2083
August 0.2076 0.2065 0.2071
September 0.2077 0.2006 0.2055
October 0.2011 0.1936 0.1970
November 0.1940 0.1836 0.1878
December 0.1836 0.1676 0.1803