YEARLY HIGH
4.8022 RWF
YEARLY LOW
3.8870 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.3711 RWF

2024 LKR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the LKR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 4.8022. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 3.8870.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9152 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9585 to the December average rate of 4.7425, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 4.8022 was up 23.23% compared to the 2023 peak of 3.8968, 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 24,011 RWF
2023 Average 17,711 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 19,435 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,575.99 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

4.8209
3.8800
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 4.2012, compared to 4.5409 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3397 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2012
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.5409

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was March, with a trading range of 0.1786 RWF (High: 4.2903 / Low: 4.1117). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0742 RWF (High: 4.3419 / Low: 4.2677).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1786
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0742

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 0.0330 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0330

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 4.7425) against the same month in 2023 (average: 3.8380), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9045 (+23.57%).

2024 Avg (December) 4.7425
2023 Avg (December) 3.8380

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0198 3.8870 3.9585
February 4.1509 4.0418 4.0842
March 4.2903 4.1117 4.2096
April 4.3606 4.2683 4.3137
May 4.3898 4.2899 4.3371
June 4.3419 4.2677 4.3042
July 4.3653 4.2729 4.3260
August 4.4972 4.3354 4.4130
September 4.5341 4.4160 4.4641
October 4.6586 4.5223 4.6099
November 4.7443 4.6380 4.6902
December 4.8022 4.6407 4.7425