2023 RWF to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

14.1745 LBP

YEARLY LOW

1.3853 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.8093 LBP

2023 RWF to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the RWF to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 14.1745. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 1.3853.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.7891 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4105 to the December average rate of 12.0023, the exchange rate registered a net change of 750.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 14.1745 was up 829.28% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.5253, 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 70,872 LBP

2022 Average 7,317 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 6,927 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 63,945.73 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

15.0182

0.1735

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 11.1871, compared to 12.4314 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2443 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.1871

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.4314

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 12.7891 LBP (High: 14.1745 / Low: 1.3853). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0280 LBP (High: 1.4273 / Low: 1.3992).

February Spread (Volatile) ±12.7891

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0280

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.3177 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3177

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 11.6645) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.4757), the exchange rate shifted by +10.1888 (+690.43%).

2023 Avg (February) 11.6645

2022 Avg (February) 1.4757

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4273	1.3992	1.4105
February	14.1745	1.3853	11.6645
March	13.9844	13.5277	13.7811
April	13.8004	13.1894	13.6051
May	13.6705	13.2348	13.4464
June	13.4727	12.8154	13.2150
July	13.1981	12.6409	12.8973
August	12.9343	12.6011	12.7313
September	12.6660	12.3096	12.5100
October	12.3982	12.1701	12.2913
November	12.2347	12.0595	12.1563
December	12.1261	11.9367	12.0023