YEARLY HIGH
0.0922 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.0572 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0744 RWF

2022 LAK to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LAK to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 0.0922. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 0.0572.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0351 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0911 to the December average rate of 0.0618, the exchange rate registered a net change of -32.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0922 was down 13.53% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.1067, 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 461 RWF
2021 Average 515 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 286 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 175.28 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0940
0.0589
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 0.0841, compared to 0.0646 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0195 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0841
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0646

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was June, with a trading range of 0.0092 RWF (High: 0.0768 / Low: 0.0676). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 RWF (High: 0.0692 / Low: 0.0680).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0092
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0084 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0084

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.0911) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.1060), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0149 (-14.10%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.0911
2021 Avg (January) 0.1060

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0922 0.0895 0.0911
February 0.0915 0.0884 0.0900
March 0.0898 0.0866 0.0884
April 0.0873 0.0848 0.0857
May 0.0827 0.0760 0.0790
June 0.0768 0.0676 0.0706
July 0.0692 0.0680 0.0685
August 0.0685 0.0674 0.0677
September 0.0672 0.0630 0.0655
October 0.0643 0.0611 0.0624
November 0.0629 0.0572 0.0619
December 0.0627 0.0612 0.0618