YEARLY HIGH
0.6858 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.6380 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6590 RWF

2021 LBP to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LBP to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 0.6858. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.6380.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0478 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6515 to the December average rate of 0.6732, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.6858 was down 39.19% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.1277, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,429 RWF
2020 Average 3,174 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 3,190 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 238.90 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

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LBP to RWF 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 0.6530, compared to 0.6650 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0120 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6530
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6650

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0319 RWF (High: 0.6858 / Low: 0.6539). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0092 RWF (High: 0.6569 / Low: 0.6478).

December Spread (Volatile) Âą0.0319
February Spread (Stable) Âą0.0092

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.6732) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.6520), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0212 (+3.26%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.6732
2020 Avg (December) 0.6520

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Month High Low Average
January 0.6563 0.6380 0.6515
February 0.6569 0.6478 0.6530
March 0.6573 0.6401 0.6492
April 0.6617 0.6433 0.6546
May 0.6620 0.6451 0.6546
June 0.6653 0.6446 0.6552
July 0.6661 0.6472 0.6599
August 0.6673 0.6579 0.6653
September 0.6679 0.6512 0.6628
October 0.6733 0.6527 0.6623
November 0.6847 0.6572 0.6664
December 0.6858 0.6539 0.6732