2016 LSL to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

61.1676 RWF

YEARLY LOW

44.2988 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

53.2968 RWF

2016 LSL to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LSL to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 61.1676. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 44.2988.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.8688 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 46.0351 to the December average rate of 59.5098, the exchange rate registered a net change of 29.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 61.1676 was down 0.26% compared to the 2015 peak of 61.3298, 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 305,838 RWF

2015 Average 280,090 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 221,494 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 84,344.17 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

60.8572

44.6876

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 49.2686, compared to 57.3249 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.0562 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 49.2686

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 57.3249

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 7.2213 RWF (High: 54.9321 / Low: 47.7108). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5015 RWF (High: 50.8765 / Low: 48.3750).

June Spread (Volatile) ±7.2213

March Spread (Stable) ±2.5015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.3742 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3742

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 59.5098) against the same month in 2015 (average: 49.5693), the exchange rate shifted by +9.9404 (+20.05%).

2016 Avg (December) 59.5098

2015 Avg (December) 49.5693

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	48.4227	44.2988	46.0351
February	49.8458	46.4087	47.7458
March	50.8765	48.3750	49.3376
April	54.3145	49.8407	52.1392
May	53.6088	47.2858	49.7650
June	54.9321	47.7108	50.5890
July	56.2356	51.0441	53.6345
August	59.8856	55.3298	57.6335
September	59.2078	55.2401	56.9146
October	60.1756	56.0279	57.8356
November	61.1623	56.6091	58.4213
December	61.1676	58.2937	59.5098