2014 LSL to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

66.0303 RWF

YEARLY LOW

59.0132 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

63.1736 RWF

2014 LSL to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LSL to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 13, valuing the pair at 66.0303. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 59.0132.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.0170 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 62.5491 to the December average rate of 60.1475, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 66.0303 was down 9.98% compared to the 2013 peak of 73.3522, 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 330,151 RWF

2013 Average 337,371 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 295,066 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,085.13 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

65.9749

59.6177

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 63.5948, compared to 62.7525 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8423 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 63.5948

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 62.7525

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 3.6979 RWF (High: 64.3586 / Low: 60.6607). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0792 RWF (High: 65.3333 / Low: 64.2541).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.6979

August Spread (Stable) ±1.0792

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 2.0484 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0484

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 65.4452) against the same month in 2013 (average: 69.2502), the exchange rate shifted by -3.8050 (-5.49%).

2014 Avg (May) 65.4452

2013 Avg (May) 69.2502

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	64.3586	60.6607	62.5491
February	63.2810	60.7182	61.8807
March	64.4661	62.4850	63.3430
April	65.3387	63.9824	64.5366
May	66.0303	64.7508	65.4452
June	64.6312	63.2207	63.8143
July	65.8790	63.1220	64.1724
August	65.3333	64.2541	64.7799
September	64.8306	61.1858	62.9035
October	63.4123	61.0886	62.3156
November	63.0832	60.7793	62.1959
December	62.6438	59.0132	60.1475