YEARLY HIGH
0.1426 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.1213 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1348 LRD

2025 RWF to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the RWF to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 0.1426. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 0.1213.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0213 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1367 to the December average rate of 0.1218, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 0.1426 was down 5.66% compared to the 2024 peak of 0.1512, 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 713 LRD
2024 Average 727 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 606 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 106.73 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

0.1430
0.1199
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 0.1396, compared to 0.1300 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0095 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1396
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1300

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was September, with a trading range of 0.0174 LRD (High: 0.1396 / Low: 0.1222). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 LRD (High: 0.1225 / Low: 0.1213).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0174
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2025. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0097 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0097

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2025: 0.1404) against the same month in 2024 (average: 0.1499), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0095 (-6.35%).

2025 Avg (March) 0.1404
2024 Avg (March) 0.1499

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1420 0.1319 0.1367
February 0.1422 0.1398 0.1410
March 0.1426 0.1374 0.1404
April 0.1418 0.1384 0.1403
May 0.1415 0.1384 0.1396
June 0.1414 0.1382 0.1395
July 0.1402 0.1384 0.1394
August 0.1400 0.1385 0.1391
September 0.1396 0.1222 0.1294
October 0.1265 0.1251 0.1260
November 0.1265 0.1220 0.1246
December 0.1225 0.1213 0.1218