YEARLY HIGH
5.3263 RWF
YEARLY LOW
5.1631 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.2440 RWF

2014 LKR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LKR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 4, valuing the pair at 5.3263. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 5.1631.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1632 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.1936 to the December average rate of 5.2708, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 5.3263 was up 1.86% compared to the 2013 peak of 5.2291, 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 26,632 RWF
2013 Average 25,153 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 25,815 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 816.19 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

5.3160
5.1805
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 5.2083, compared to 5.2797 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0714 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.2083
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.2797

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was July, with a trading range of 0.1027 RWF (High: 5.3108 / Low: 5.2081). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0187 RWF (High: 5.3158 / Low: 5.2971).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1027
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0187

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0218 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0218

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2014: 5.2995) against the same month in 2013 (average: 4.9703), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3291 (+6.62%).

2014 Avg (September) 5.2995
2013 Avg (September) 4.9703

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.2166 5.1631 5.1936
February 5.2177 5.1671 5.1918
March 5.2232 5.1864 5.2075
April 5.2246 5.1969 5.2121
May 5.2409 5.2031 5.2226
June 5.2381 5.2102 5.2224
July 5.3108 5.2081 5.2495
August 5.3158 5.2971 5.3047
September 5.3263 5.2852 5.2995
October 5.3209 5.2517 5.2877
November 5.3036 5.2253 5.2659
December 5.2924 5.2557 5.2708