YEARLY HIGH
0.1068 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.1022 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1047 RWF

2019 LAK to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LAK to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 0.1068. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.1022.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0046 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1040 to the December average rate of 0.1053, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1068 was up 2.05% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1047, 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 534 RWF
2018 Average 516 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 511 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.79 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1054
0.1038
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 0.1044, compared to 0.1050 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1044
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1050

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.0034 RWF (High: 0.1068 / Low: 0.1034). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 RWF (High: 0.1051 / Low: 0.1043).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0034
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 0.1053) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1033), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0020 (+1.94%).

2019 Avg (December) 0.1053
2018 Avg (December) 0.1033

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1047 0.1022 0.1040
February 0.1048 0.1031 0.1040
March 0.1051 0.1026 0.1044
April 0.1051 0.1042 0.1046
May 0.1051 0.1043 0.1047
June 0.1051 0.1028 0.1047
July 0.1055 0.1043 0.1051
August 0.1056 0.1046 0.1051
September 0.1057 0.1045 0.1048
October 0.1050 0.1039 0.1047
November 0.1055 0.1038 0.1050
December 0.1068 0.1034 0.1053