YEARLY HIGH
91.1027 RWF
YEARLY LOW
70.0830 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
82.8423 RWF

2011 LSL to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LSL to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 91.1027. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 23, dropping to 70.0830.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.0197 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 86.1221 to the December average rate of 73.3013, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 91.1027 was up 2.30% compared to the 2010 peak of 89.0584, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LSL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 455,514 RWF
2010 Average 398,267 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 350,415 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 105,098.53 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

90.1000
71.7741
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 86.5458, compared to 79.1389 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.4068 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 86.5458
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 79.1389

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 10.2709 RWF (High: 85.3087 / Low: 75.0378). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1094 RWF (High: 89.0024 / Low: 86.8931).

September Spread (Volatile) ±10.2709
June Spread (Stable) ±2.1094

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 4.8214 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.8214

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 87.1922) against the same month in 2010 (average: 75.7774), the exchange rate shifted by +11.4147 (+15.06%).

2011 Avg (May) 87.1922
2010 Avg (May) 75.7774

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 90.0336 82.6564 86.1221
February 85.7303 81.4848 83.0920
March 87.8302 84.2346 86.2299
April 89.9228 87.0834 88.5728
May 91.1027 85.2091 87.1922
June 89.0024 86.8931 88.0656
July 89.1956 86.2443 87.9492
August 89.2552 81.9948 84.2684
September 85.3087 75.0378 80.2981
October 77.2201 73.9690 75.4767
November 75.9936 70.0830 73.5398
December 74.7093 71.4221 73.3013