2023 LAK to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0664 RWF

YEARLY LOW

0.0590 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0621 RWF

2023 LAK to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the LAK to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 24, valuing the pair at 0.0664. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 21, dropping to 0.0590.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0074 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0633 to the December average rate of 0.0607, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.0664 was down 28.04% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.0922, 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 332 RWF

2022 Average 371 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 295 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 36.93 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.0654

0.0588

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 0.0639, compared to 0.0603 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0639

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0603

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 0.0031 RWF (High: 0.0637 / Low: 0.0606). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 RWF (High: 0.0602 / Low: 0.0592).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0031

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2023: 0.0647) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.0857), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0210 (-24.50%).

2023 Avg (April) 0.0647

2022 Avg (April) 0.0857

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0643	0.0616	0.0633
February	0.0652	0.0637	0.0644
March	0.0658	0.0645	0.0648
April	0.0664	0.0643	0.0647
May	0.0648	0.0635	0.0639
June	0.0637	0.0606	0.0623
July	0.0621	0.0606	0.0611
August	0.0618	0.0604	0.0608
September	0.0611	0.0597	0.0604
October	0.0602	0.0590	0.0593
November	0.0602	0.0592	0.0597
December	0.0614	0.0600	0.0607