YEARLY HIGH
5.4912 RWF
YEARLY LOW
5.2553 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.4012 RWF

2011 LKR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LKR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 30, valuing the pair at 5.4912. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 23, dropping to 5.2553.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2360 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.3631 to the December average rate of 5.2687, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 5.4912 was up 2.07% compared to the 2010 peak of 5.3798, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 27,456 RWF
2010 Average 25,735 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 26,276 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,179.75 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

5.4699
5.2504
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 5.4096, compared to 5.3927 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0169 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.4096
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.3927

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.2043 RWF (High: 5.4595 / Low: 5.2553). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0220 RWF (High: 5.2813 / Low: 5.2593).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2043
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0220

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1115 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1115

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2011: 5.4494) against the same month in 2010 (average: 5.1300), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3194 (+6.23%).

2011 Avg (June) 5.4494
2010 Avg (June) 5.1300

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.4166 5.3021 5.3631
February 5.4129 5.3597 5.3882
March 5.4245 5.3839 5.4096
April 5.4367 5.3787 5.4139
May 5.4532 5.4036 5.4332
June 5.4912 5.4196 5.4494
July 5.4656 5.4257 5.4516
August 5.4708 5.3801 5.4310
September 5.4387 5.3875 5.4103
October 5.4415 5.3831 5.4147
November 5.4595 5.2553 5.3802
December 5.2813 5.2593 5.2687