YEARLY HIGH
73.9429 RWF
YEARLY LOW
62.7740 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
67.8395 RWF

2021 LSL to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LSL to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 73.9429. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 62.7740.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.1690 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 65.5283 to the December average rate of 64.4396, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 73.9429 was up 9.15% compared to the 2020 peak of 67.7451, 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 369,715 RWF
2020 Average 292,769 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 313,870 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 55,844.83 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

72.8157
63.6781
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 68.3176, compared to 67.3615 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9561 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 68.3176
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 67.3615

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 5.1602 RWF (High: 71.6558 / Low: 66.4956). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.1872 RWF (High: 70.7095 / Low: 67.5222).

September Spread (Volatile) ±5.1602
July Spread (Stable) ±3.1872

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 2.8590 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8590

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 72.0542) against the same month in 2020 (average: 55.3912), the exchange rate shifted by +16.6631 (+30.08%).

2021 Avg (June) 72.0542
2020 Avg (June) 55.3912

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 67.9506 63.6839 65.5283
February 68.8023 65.3616 67.0071
March 67.6653 63.6246 65.8429
April 70.2769 66.8942 68.6836
May 72.6175 68.7293 70.7892
June 73.9429 69.5545 72.0542
July 70.7095 67.5222 69.1953
August 69.7717 65.7597 68.0725
September 71.6558 66.4956 69.0993
October 69.9276 65.9286 67.8012
November 67.6493 63.0935 65.5612
December 66.8193 62.7740 64.4396