YEARLY HIGH
8.2462 RWF
YEARLY LOW
7.0119 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.4405 RWF

2025 LRD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the LRD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 8.2462. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 7.0119.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2343 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.3185 to the December average rate of 8.2093, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 8.2462 was up 6.04% compared to the 2024 peak of 7.7767, 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 41,231 RWF
2024 Average 34,456 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 35,060 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,171.49 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

8.3212
6.9781
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 7.1661, compared to 7.7149 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5488 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.1661
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.7149

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was September, with a trading range of 1.0209 RWF (High: 8.1846 / Low: 7.1637). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0774 RWF (High: 7.2221 / Low: 7.1447).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.0209
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0774

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2285 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2285

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2025: 8.2093) against the same month in 2024 (average: 7.6610), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5483 (+7.16%).

2025 Avg (December) 8.2093
2024 Avg (December) 7.6610

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.5791 7.0427 7.3185
February 7.1529 7.0327 7.0900
March 7.2789 7.0119 7.1233
April 7.2232 7.0503 7.1274
May 7.2234 7.0674 7.1663
June 7.2358 7.0717 7.1710
July 7.2274 7.1343 7.1734
August 7.2221 7.1447 7.1897
September 8.1846 7.1637 7.7537
October 7.9909 7.9051 7.9359
November 8.1941 7.9076 8.0271
December 8.2462 8.1612 8.2093