YEARLY HIGH
61.3298 RWF
YEARLY LOW
46.9141 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
56.0362 RWF

2015 LSL to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LSL to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 61.3298. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 46.9141.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.4157 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 59.7753 to the December average rate of 49.5693, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 61.3298 was down 7.12% compared to the 2014 peak of 66.0303, 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 306,649 RWF
2014 Average 315,911 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 234,571 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 72,078.55 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

60.7959
48.5488
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 58.3032, compared to 53.7693 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.5338 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 58.3032
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 53.7693

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was June, with a trading range of 5.0114 RWF (High: 59.9557 / Low: 54.9443). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9074 RWF (High: 58.7081 / Low: 56.8006).

June Spread (Volatile) ±5.0114
April Spread (Stable) ±1.9074

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 3.3099 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.3099

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 59.7753) against the same month in 2014 (average: 62.5491), the exchange rate shifted by -2.7739 (-4.43%).

2015 Avg (January) 59.7753
2014 Avg (January) 62.5491

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 61.3298 58.8500 59.7753
February 60.8453 58.6459 59.5527
March 59.1630 55.9382 57.5487
April 58.7081 56.8006 57.7364
May 58.7215 56.6275 57.7718
June 59.9557 54.9443 57.4341
July 58.9534 56.7300 58.0205
August 58.2618 53.3961 55.7950
September 54.0989 51.0213 52.4851
October 55.6691 51.4421 54.1145
November 54.2296 51.6022 52.6314
December 51.9092 46.9141 49.5693