2015 LRD to RWF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2015.
2015 LRD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015
During 2015, the LRD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 30, valuing the pair at 8.9076. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 7.4754.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4323 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.5557 to the December average rate of 8.7110, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 8.9076 was up 4.37% compared to the 2014 peak of 8.5345, 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 2015.
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 8.1038, compared to 8.4894 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3856 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2015 was October, with a trading range of 0.6676 RWF (High: 8.9076 / Low: 8.2400). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1112 RWF (High: 8.2328 / Low: 8.1216).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween September and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1921 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2015: 8.5933) against the same month in 2014 (average: 7.5479), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0454 (+13.85%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.6462 | 7.4754 | 7.5557 |
| February | 8.1989 | 7.5353 | 8.1392 |
| March | 8.4357 | 8.1034 | 8.2169 |
| April | 8.2358 | 8.1093 | 8.1859 |
| May | 8.2328 | 8.1216 | 8.1721 |
| June | 8.5901 | 8.1371 | 8.3529 |
| July | 8.5770 | 8.2491 | 8.4819 |
| August | 8.6556 | 8.0125 | 8.2899 |
| September | 8.3851 | 8.0303 | 8.1807 |
| October | 8.9076 | 8.2400 | 8.5933 |
| November | 8.8855 | 8.6253 | 8.6796 |
| December | 8.8130 | 8.4254 | 8.7110 |