2011 LSL to RWF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2011.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LSL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |