2017 LAK to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1050 RWF

YEARLY LOW

0.0989 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1021 RWF

2017 LAK to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LAK to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 0.1050. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 26, dropping to 0.0989.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0061 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1021 to the December average rate of 0.1030, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1050 was up 0.93% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1040, 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 525 RWF

2016 Average 480 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 495 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 30.48 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1033

0.1002

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.1026, compared to 0.1015 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1026

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1015

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0048 RWF (High: 0.1049 / Low: 0.1001). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 RWF (High: 0.1036 / Low: 0.1020).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0048

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.1029) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0938), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0091 (+9.74%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.1029

2016 Avg (May) 0.0938

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1040	0.0996	0.1021
February	0.1049	0.1001	0.1027
March	0.1049	0.1007	0.1027
April	0.1050	0.1003	0.1027
May	0.1050	0.1006	0.1029
June	0.1049	0.1005	0.1025
July	0.1040	0.0998	0.1013
August	0.1023	0.0989	0.1004
September	0.1019	0.0999	0.1005
October	0.1028	0.1002	0.1013
November	0.1035	0.1005	0.1026
December	0.1036	0.1020	0.1030