YEARLY HIGH
0.0638 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.0591 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0611 RWF

2024 LAK to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the LAK to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 0.0638. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 1, dropping to 0.0591.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0047 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0615 to the December average rate of 0.0632, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 0.0638 was down 3.90% compared to the 2023 peak of 0.0664, 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 319 RWF
2023 Average 311 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 295 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23.58 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

0.0636
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 0.0609, compared to 0.0612 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0609
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0612

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was December, with a trading range of 0.0020 RWF (High: 0.0638 / Low: 0.0617). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 RWF (High: 0.0610 / Low: 0.0605).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 0.0632) against the same month in 2023 (average: 0.0607), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0025 (+4.09%).

2024 Avg (December) 0.0632
2023 Avg (December) 0.0607

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0622 0.0612 0.0615
February 0.0618 0.0609 0.0612
March 0.0617 0.0609 0.0614
April 0.0610 0.0605 0.0607
May 0.0614 0.0605 0.0608
June 0.0607 0.0592 0.0600
July 0.0597 0.0591 0.0593
August 0.0606 0.0592 0.0598
September 0.0614 0.0602 0.0608
October 0.0621 0.0601 0.0615
November 0.0628 0.0620 0.0624
December 0.0638 0.0617 0.0632