YEARLY HIGH
5.3496 RWF
YEARLY LOW
4.8649 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0477 RWF

2021 LKR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LKR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 5.3496. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 4.8649.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4847 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.1616 to the December average rate of 5.0508, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 5.3496 was down 0.00% compared to the 2020 peak of 5.3496, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 26,748 RWF
2020 Average 25,815 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 24,324 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,423.45 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

5.1775
4.9866
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to RWF 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 5.0571, compared to 5.0384 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0187 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.0571
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.0384

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.3511 RWF (High: 5.3496 / Low: 4.9985). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0624 RWF (High: 5.0693 / Low: 5.0069).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3511
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0624

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0842 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0842

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 5.1616) against the same month in 2020 (average: 5.2003), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0387 (-0.74%).

2021 Avg (January) 5.1616
2020 Avg (January) 5.2003

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.3496 4.9985 5.1616
February 5.1325 5.0228 5.0867
March 5.0688 4.9379 5.0025
April 5.2109 4.8649 5.0209
May 5.0953 4.9885 5.0453
June 5.0629 4.9417 5.0255
July 5.0599 4.9634 5.0379
August 5.0693 5.0069 5.0505
September 5.0700 4.9818 5.0406
October 5.0904 4.9431 5.0220
November 5.1236 4.9749 5.0283
December 5.1681 4.9513 5.0508