2022 RWF to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1533 LRD

YEARLY LOW

0.1411 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1476 LRD

2022 RWF to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the RWF to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.1533. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.1411.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0122 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1455 to the December average rate of 0.1440, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.1533 was down 13.61% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.1774, 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 766 LRD

2021 Average 831 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 705 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 60.78 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.1513

0.1434

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 0.1486, compared to 0.1466 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1486

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1466

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was January, with a trading range of 0.0086 LRD (High: 0.1497 / Low: 0.1411). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 LRD (High: 0.1502 / Low: 0.1480).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0086

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 0.1498) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.1744), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0246 (-14.10%).

2022 Avg (February) 0.1498

2021 Avg (February) 0.1744

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1497	0.1411	0.1455
February	0.1533	0.1472	0.1498
March	0.1522	0.1492	0.1506
April	0.1502	0.1480	0.1491
May	0.1508	0.1473	0.1484
June	0.1493	0.1467	0.1483
July	0.1495	0.1469	0.1484
August	0.1499	0.1470	0.1487
September	0.1507	0.1447	0.1477
October	0.1477	0.1438	0.1458
November	0.1467	0.1424	0.1449
December	0.1454	0.1418	0.1440