2026 LSL to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

92.4712 RWF

YEARLY LOW

85.0419 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

89.1416 RWF

2026 LSL to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LSL to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 92.4712. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 85.0419.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.4292 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 89.2748 to the December average rate of 88.7481, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 92.4712 was up 5.06% compared to the 2025 peak of 88.0200, 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 462,356 RWF

2025 Average 401,384 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 425,210 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,146.09 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

91.4886

86.8511

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 89.1681, compared to 89.0622 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1058 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 89.1681

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 89.0622

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 6.7374 RWF (High: 91.7793 / Low: 85.0419). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0145 RWF (High: 88.7533 / Low: 88.7387).

March Spread (Volatile) ±6.7374

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0145

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 3.8645 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.8645

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 89.2748) against the same month in 2025 (average: 74.2805), the exchange rate shifted by +14.9943 (+20.19%).

2026 Avg (January) 89.2748

2025 Avg (January) 74.2805

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	92.4712	87.7946	89.2748
February	91.8122	90.2003	91.1021
March	91.7793	85.0419	87.2376
April	89.4212	85.9470	88.2136
May	90.0483	87.7251	89.5265
June	91.7348	88.5173	89.6538
July	90.2969	87.4404	89.3764
August	88.7533	88.7387	88.7481