YEARLY HIGH
2.2314 LBP
YEARLY LOW
2.1773 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2052 LBP

2014 RWF to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the RWF to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 8, valuing the pair at 2.2314. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 2.1773.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0541 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2163 to the December average rate of 2.1878, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 2.2314 was down 8.30% compared to the 2013 peak of 2.4334, 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 11,157 LBP
2013 Average 11,612 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 10,886 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 270.70 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

2.2231
2.1846
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to LBP 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 2.2163, compared to 2.1940 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0223 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2163
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1940

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was July, with a trading range of 0.0445 LBP (High: 2.2314 / Low: 2.1869). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0125 LBP (High: 2.2186 / Low: 2.2061).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0445
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0125

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0241 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0241

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2014: 2.2120) against the same month in 2013 (average: 2.3263), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1143 (-4.91%).

2014 Avg (July) 2.2120
2013 Avg (July) 2.3263

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2299 2.2023 2.2163
February 2.2267 2.2059 2.2144
March 2.2186 2.2061 2.2125
April 2.2221 2.2067 2.2155
May 2.2277 2.2126 2.2199
June 2.2270 2.2119 2.2192
July 2.2314 2.1869 2.2120
August 2.1921 2.1796 2.1879
September 2.1967 2.1806 2.1919
October 2.2041 2.1847 2.1913
November 2.2139 2.1783 2.1933
December 2.1936 2.1773 2.1878