YEARLY HIGH
8.4876 RWF
YEARLY LOW
8.1770 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.2824 RWF

2011 LRD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LRD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 8.4876. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 8.1770.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3106 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.2966 to the December average rate of 8.3221, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 8.4876 was down 4.22% compared to the 2010 peak of 8.8619, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 42,438 RWF
2010 Average 41,121 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 40,885 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,553.20 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

8.3822
8.2144
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 8.2780, compared to 8.2868 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0089 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.2780
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.2868

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was January, with a trading range of 0.3106 RWF (High: 8.4876 / Low: 8.1770). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0987 RWF (High: 8.3190 / Low: 8.2203).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3106
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0987

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0508 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0508

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 8.2966) against the same month in 2010 (average: 8.1187), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1778 (+2.19%).

2011 Avg (January) 8.2966
2010 Avg (January) 8.1187

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.4876 8.1770 8.2966
February 8.3187 8.2007 8.2458
March 8.3723 8.2076 8.2764
April 8.3817 8.2393 8.3130
May 8.3689 8.2069 8.2794
June 8.3448 8.1946 8.2566
July 8.2868 8.1850 8.2284
August 8.3190 8.2203 8.2511
September 8.3491 8.2005 8.2886
October 8.3145 8.1796 8.2626
November 8.4386 8.2569 8.3682
December 8.4361 8.2508 8.3221