2017 LSL to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

69.7982 RWF

YEARLY LOW

59.0234 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

63.0662 RWF

2017 LSL to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LSL to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 69.7982. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 59.0234.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.7748 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 61.2350 to the December average rate of 65.3224, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 69.7982 was up 14.11% compared to the 2016 peak of 61.1676, 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 348,991 RWF

2016 Average 266,569 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 295,117 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 53,873.95 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

65.8066

59.9961

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 63.2829, compared to 62.8496 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4333 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 63.2829

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 62.8496

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 7.6510 RWF (High: 69.7982 / Low: 62.1472). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2888 RWF (High: 66.2490 / Low: 63.9602).

December Spread (Volatile) ±7.6510

June Spread (Stable) ±2.2888

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.5443 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5443

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 65.3224) against the same month in 2016 (average: 59.5098), the exchange rate shifted by +5.8126 (+9.77%).

2017 Avg (December) 65.3224

2016 Avg (December) 59.5098

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	62.8760	59.9348	61.2350
February	64.7224	61.5147	63.1841
March	67.3191	61.5759	64.6587
April	65.0061	59.1610	62.1144
May	65.6633	61.5759	63.2273
June	66.2490	63.9602	65.2779
July	65.4075	61.5901	63.5594
August	64.8081	61.5005	62.8056
September	65.4735	61.4231	63.4648
October	63.3335	59.8396	61.4647
November	62.8176	59.0234	60.4803
December	69.7982	62.1472	65.3224