YEARLY HIGH
0.0151 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.0127 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0139 LSL

2024 RWF to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the RWF to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 0.0151. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 0.0127.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0024 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0148 to the December average rate of 0.0132, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 0.0151 was down 13.86% compared to the 2023 peak of 0.0175, 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 75 LSL
2023 Average 80 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 63 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.10 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

0.0151
0.0128
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to LSL 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 0.0145, compared to 0.0133 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0145
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0133

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was December, with a trading range of 0.0010 LSL (High: 0.0137 / Low: 0.0127). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 LSL (High: 0.0131 / Low: 0.0128).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2024: 0.0149) against the same month in 2023 (average: 0.0165), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0016 (-9.71%).

2024 Avg (February) 0.0149
2023 Avg (February) 0.0165

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0150 0.0146 0.0148
February 0.0151 0.0145 0.0149
March 0.0150 0.0144 0.0147
April 0.0149 0.0143 0.0146
May 0.0145 0.0140 0.0142
June 0.0146 0.0136 0.0141
July 0.0141 0.0137 0.0139
August 0.0141 0.0133 0.0136
September 0.0134 0.0127 0.0131
October 0.0131 0.0128 0.0130
November 0.0133 0.0128 0.0131
December 0.0137 0.0127 0.0132