2022 LRD to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

7.0873 RWF

YEARLY LOW

6.5251 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.7769 RWF

2022 LRD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LRD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 7.0873. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 6.5251.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5621 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.8766 to the December average rate of 6.9435, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 7.0873 was down 3.60% compared to the 2021 peak of 7.3522, 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 35,436 RWF

2021 Average 30,273 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 32,626 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,810.74 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

6.9738

6.6100

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 6.7311, compared to 6.8228 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0917 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.7311

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.8228

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was January, with a trading range of 0.4075 RWF (High: 7.0873 / Low: 6.6798). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0985 RWF (High: 6.7584 / Low: 6.6598).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4075

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0985

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1998 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1998

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 6.8766) against the same month in 2021 (average: 5.8724), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0042 (+17.10%).

2022 Avg (January) 6.8766

2021 Avg (January) 5.8724

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	7.0873	6.6798	6.8766
February	6.7948	6.5251	6.6768
March	6.7032	6.5698	6.6403
April	6.7584	6.6598	6.7091
May	6.7868	6.6320	6.7401
June	6.8156	6.6995	6.7433
July	6.8087	6.6912	6.7405
August	6.8041	6.6726	6.7246
September	6.9128	6.6374	6.7688
October	6.9533	6.7718	6.8586
November	7.0223	6.8176	6.9005
December	7.0514	6.8765	6.9435