2014 LRD to RWF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2014.
2014 LRD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014
During 2014, the LRD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 8.5345. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 7.3610.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1735 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.1122 to the December average rate of 7.5570, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 8.5345 was down 2.22% compared to the 2013 peak of 8.7286, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LRD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 8.0125, compared to 7.5314 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4811 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2014 was June, with a trading range of 0.6697 RWF (High: 8.1814 / Low: 7.5117). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0521 RWF (High: 7.5801 / Low: 7.5280).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3005 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2014: 8.2612) against the same month in 2013 (average: 8.5976), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3364 (-3.91%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.3842 | 7.9012 | 8.1122 |
| February | 7.9794 | 7.9015 | 7.9442 |
| March | 8.5345 | 7.9315 | 8.2612 |
| April | 8.0490 | 7.9274 | 7.9782 |
| May | 8.4121 | 7.8693 | 8.0399 |
| June | 8.1814 | 7.5117 | 7.7394 |
| July | 7.5431 | 7.3610 | 7.4607 |
| August | 7.5635 | 7.4588 | 7.5382 |
| September | 7.5801 | 7.5280 | 7.5460 |
| October | 7.5812 | 7.4976 | 7.5479 |
| November | 7.5866 | 7.4749 | 7.5386 |
| December | 7.5921 | 7.5338 | 7.5570 |