2021 RWF to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1774 LRD

YEARLY LOW

0.1360 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1662 LRD

2021 RWF to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the RWF to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 0.1774. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.1360.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0414 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1703 to the December average rate of 0.1395, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1774 was down 16.54% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2126, 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 887 LRD

2020 Average 1,003 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 680 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 206.92 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1795

0.1358

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 0.1732, compared to 0.1592 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0139 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1732

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1592

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 0.0217 LRD (High: 0.1714 / Low: 0.1497). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 LRD (High: 0.1718 / Low: 0.1697).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0217

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0191 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0191

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 0.1758) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.2093), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0335 (-16.00%).

2021 Avg (March) 0.1758

2020 Avg (March) 0.2093

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1741	0.1649	0.1703
February	0.1756	0.1724	0.1744
March	0.1774	0.1744	0.1758
April	0.1765	0.1723	0.1740
May	0.1746	0.1710	0.1726
June	0.1743	0.1703	0.1719
July	0.1733	0.1704	0.1710
August	0.1718	0.1697	0.1704
September	0.1720	0.1695	0.1703
October	0.1714	0.1497	0.1616
November	0.1485	0.1377	0.1426
December	0.1430	0.1360	0.1395