2018 LSL to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

74.5070 RWF

YEARLY LOW

56.1341 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

66.0650 RWF

2018 LSL to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 74.5070. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 56.1341.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.3728 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 70.0528 to the December average rate of 61.9211, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 74.5070 was up 6.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 69.7982, 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 372,535 RWF

2017 Average 315,339 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 280,671 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 91,864.23 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

73.8172

58.1603

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 70.0911, compared to 62.0389 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.0523 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 70.0911

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 62.0389

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 6.7381 RWF (High: 69.1701 / Low: 62.4319). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5824 RWF (High: 73.9826 / Low: 71.4002).

June Spread (Volatile) ±6.7381

March Spread (Stable) ±2.5824

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 3.6353 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.6353

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 72.1398) against the same month in 2017 (average: 63.1841), the exchange rate shifted by +8.9557 (+14.17%).

2018 Avg (February) 72.1398

2017 Avg (February) 63.1841

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	72.2826	68.2517	70.0528
February	74.5070	69.5804	72.1398
March	73.9826	71.4002	72.5124
April	73.1912	69.3979	71.3431
May	70.6555	67.9037	69.0671
June	69.1701	62.4319	65.4318
July	66.9046	62.7134	64.8310
August	66.0608	60.2562	62.8817
September	62.2306	56.1341	59.4650
October	62.0745	58.7339	60.3287
November	64.8089	60.8061	62.8057
December	64.8059	60.5390	61.9211