YEARLY HIGH
0.0163 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.0154 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0160 RWF

2025 LBP to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the LBP to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 0.0163. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0154.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0155 to the December average rate of 0.0162, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 0.0163 was down 80.90% compared to the 2024 peak of 0.0856, 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 82 RWF
2024 Average 124 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 77 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.81 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

0.0163
0.0155
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 0.0158, compared to 0.0162 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) 0.0158
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0162

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was March, with a trading range of 0.0006 RWF (High: 0.0162 / Low: 0.0157). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 RWF (High: 0.0162 / Low: 0.0162).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2025: 0.0162) against the same month in 2024 (average: 0.0155), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+5.12%).

2025 Avg (December) 0.0162
2024 Avg (December) 0.0155

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0159 0.0154 0.0155
February 0.0159 0.0155 0.0157
March 0.0162 0.0157 0.0159
April 0.0161 0.0157 0.0159
May 0.0161 0.0158 0.0160
June 0.0161 0.0158 0.0160
July 0.0162 0.0160 0.0161
August 0.0162 0.0161 0.0161
September 0.0163 0.0161 0.0162
October 0.0163 0.0162 0.0162
November 0.0162 0.0162 0.0162
December 0.0163 0.0162 0.0162