YEARLY HIGH
2.2081 LBP
YEARLY LOW
2.0057 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1192 LBP

2015 RWF to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the RWF to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 2.2081. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 14, dropping to 2.0057.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2025 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1867 to the December average rate of 2.0209, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 2.2081 was down 1.04% compared to the 2014 peak of 2.2314, 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 11,041 LBP
2014 Average 11,026 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 10,028 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,012.34 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

2.2033
2.0043
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 2.1716, compared to 2.0668 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1716
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0668

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was June, with a trading range of 0.1288 LBP (High: 2.1908 / Low: 2.0620). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0099 LBP (High: 2.0314 / Low: 2.0215).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1288
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0099

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0468 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0468

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 2.1867) against the same month in 2014 (average: 2.2163), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0296 (-1.34%).

2015 Avg (January) 2.1867
2014 Avg (January) 2.2163

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2081 2.1593 2.1867
February 2.1906 2.1726 2.1838
March 2.1962 2.1082 2.1667
April 2.1937 2.1631 2.1768
May 2.1900 2.1661 2.1811
June 2.1908 2.0620 2.1346
July 2.1484 2.0690 2.0878
August 2.1250 2.0229 2.0963
September 2.1202 2.0627 2.1044
October 2.1120 2.0205 2.0660
November 2.0314 2.0215 2.0255
December 2.0393 2.0057 2.0209