YEARLY HIGH
0.1067 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.0859 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1030 RWF

2021 LAK to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LAK to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.1067. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 0.0859.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0208 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1060 to the December average rate of 0.0923, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1067 was down 0.37% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1071, 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 533 RWF
2020 Average 528 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 429 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 103.85 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1074
0.0909
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 0.1056, compared to 0.1004 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1056
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1004

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0092 RWF (High: 0.0951 / Low: 0.0859). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 RWF (High: 0.1064 / Low: 0.1051).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0092
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.1060) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1062), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.18%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.1060
2020 Avg (January) 0.1062

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1067 0.1048 0.1060
February 0.1064 0.1051 0.1059
March 0.1060 0.1042 0.1052
April 0.1064 0.1038 0.1054
May 0.1064 0.1045 0.1056
June 0.1062 0.1036 0.1054
July 0.1061 0.1036 0.1054
August 0.1055 0.1042 0.1052
September 0.1054 0.1011 0.1040
October 0.1013 0.0975 0.0997
November 0.0985 0.0929 0.0957
December 0.0951 0.0859 0.0923