2022 LBP to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7163 RWF

YEARLY LOW

0.6556 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6835 RWF

2022 LBP to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LBP to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 0.7163. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 16, dropping to 0.6556.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0607 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6795 to the December average rate of 0.7051, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.7163 was up 4.45% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.6858, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LBP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,582 RWF

2021 Average 3,295 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 3,278 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 303.71 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.7083

0.6702

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.6756, compared to 0.6914 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0158 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6756

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6914

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0304 RWF (High: 0.7109 / Low: 0.6805). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0093 RWF (High: 0.6797 / Low: 0.6704).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0304

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0093

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0039 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 0.7051) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.6732), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0319 (+4.74%).

2022 Avg (December) 0.7051

2021 Avg (December) 0.6732

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6873	0.6709	0.6795
February	0.6877	0.6691	0.6777
March	0.6809	0.6683	0.6738
April	0.6797	0.6704	0.6735
May	0.6777	0.6556	0.6733
June	0.6816	0.6720	0.6760
July	0.6871	0.6765	0.6801
August	0.6871	0.6732	0.6805
September	0.7109	0.6805	0.6889
October	0.7042	0.6846	0.6939
November	0.7149	0.6883	0.7001
December	0.7163	0.6964	0.7051