YEARLY HIGH
0.1338 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.1123 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1207 LRD

2015 RWF to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the RWF to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 0.1338. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 0.1123.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0215 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1324 to the December average rate of 0.1148, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.1338 was down 1.53% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.1359, 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 669 LRD
2014 Average 644 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 561 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 107.55 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.1341
0.1131
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to LRD 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 0.1235, compared to 0.1179 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1235
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1179

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was February, with a trading range of 0.0107 LRD (High: 0.1327 / Low: 0.1220). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 LRD (High: 0.1231 / Low: 0.1215).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0107
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0095 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0095

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 0.1324) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.1233), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0090 (+7.32%).

2015 Avg (January) 0.1324
2014 Avg (January) 0.1233

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1338 0.1308 0.1324
February 0.1327 0.1220 0.1229
March 0.1234 0.1185 0.1217
April 0.1233 0.1214 0.1222
May 0.1231 0.1215 0.1224
June 0.1229 0.1164 0.1198
July 0.1212 0.1166 0.1179
August 0.1248 0.1155 0.1207
September 0.1245 0.1193 0.1223
October 0.1214 0.1123 0.1164
November 0.1159 0.1125 0.1152
December 0.1187 0.1135 0.1148