YEARLY HIGH
9.7808 LAK
YEARLY LOW
9.3634 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.5510 LAK

2019 RWF to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the RWF to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 9.7808. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 9.3634.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4173 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.6187 to the December average rate of 9.4966, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 9.7808 was down 0.92% compared to the 2018 peak of 9.8718, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RWF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 48,904 LAK
2018 Average 48,454 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 46,817 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,086.70 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

9.6310
9.4844
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to LAK 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 9.5787, compared to 9.5233 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0554 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.5787
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.5233

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.3042 LAK (High: 9.6676 / Low: 9.3634). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0703 LAK (High: 9.5835 / Low: 9.5132).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.3042
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0703

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0366 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0366

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 9.6187) against the same month in 2018 (average: 9.7373), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1186 (-1.22%).

2019 Avg (January) 9.6187
2018 Avg (January) 9.7373

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.7808 9.5467 9.6187
February 9.7006 9.5442 9.6125
March 9.7494 9.5125 9.5759
April 9.5989 9.5125 9.5574
May 9.5835 9.5132 9.5542
June 9.7266 9.5113 9.5537
July 9.5842 9.4749 9.5181
August 9.5615 9.4671 9.5103
September 9.5718 9.4651 9.5456
October 9.6247 9.5207 9.5469
November 9.6320 9.4828 9.5223
December 9.6676 9.3634 9.4966