YEARLY HIGH
78.8911 RWF
YEARLY LOW
66.2439 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
71.9838 RWF

2024 LSL to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the LSL to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 78.8911. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 66.2439.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.6472 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 67.6175 to the December average rate of 75.9209, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 78.8911 was up 14.52% compared to the 2023 peak of 68.8875, 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 394,455 RWF
2023 Average 313,810 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 331,219 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 63,236.17 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

77.9515
66.2392
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 68.8047, compared to 75.1629 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.3582 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 68.8047
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 75.1629

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was December, with a trading range of 5.8781 RWF (High: 78.8911 / Low: 73.0130). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8056 RWF (High: 77.9294 / Low: 76.1239).

December Spread (Volatile) ±5.8781
October Spread (Stable) ±1.8056

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.5983 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5983

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 75.9209) against the same month in 2023 (average: 67.1791), the exchange rate shifted by +8.7418 (+13.01%).

2024 Avg (December) 75.9209
2023 Avg (December) 67.1791

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 68.6859 66.6698 67.6175
February 68.8044 66.2439 67.2152
March 69.2949 66.7285 68.0653
April 70.0487 67.1076 68.3535
May 71.6418 69.1915 70.5565
June 73.3440 68.2993 71.0199
July 72.9790 71.0827 72.0241
August 75.3629 70.8202 73.4228
September 78.6040 74.3641 76.2569
October 77.9294 76.1239 76.9755
November 78.3153 74.9862 76.3772
December 78.8911 73.0130 75.9209