YEARLY HIGH
7.1471 RWF
YEARLY LOW
6.2660 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.6448 RWF

2023 LRD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the LRD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 7.1471. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 6.2660.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8812 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.9171 to the December average rate of 6.6619, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 7.1471 was up 0.84% compared to the 2022 peak of 7.0873, 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 35,736 RWF
2022 Average 33,888 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 31,330 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,405.82 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

7.0042
6.2894
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 6.7999, compared to 6.4898 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3100 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.7999
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.4898

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 0.4457 RWF (High: 7.1471 / Low: 6.7014). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0953 RWF (High: 6.7628 / Low: 6.6675).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4457
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0953

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1963 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1963

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2023: 6.8611) against the same month in 2022 (average: 6.6403), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2208 (+3.33%).

2023 Avg (March) 6.8611
2022 Avg (March) 6.6403

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.9913 6.8762 6.9171
February 7.1055 6.8525 6.9446
March 7.1471 6.7014 6.8611
April 6.9496 6.7186 6.8025
May 6.7628 6.6675 6.7188
June 6.6899 6.4477 6.5551
July 6.4686 6.3133 6.3588
August 6.4155 6.2660 6.3490
September 6.5593 6.3982 6.4577
October 6.6186 6.4826 6.5391
November 6.6398 6.5071 6.5725
December 6.7072 6.6080 6.6619