YEARLY HIGH
11.6422 LAK
YEARLY LOW
9.3753 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.7288 LAK

2021 RWF to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the RWF to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 11.6422. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 9.3753.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2669 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.4333 to the December average rate of 10.8401, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 11.6422 was up 20.39% compared to the 2020 peak of 9.6702, 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 58,211 LAK
2020 Average 47,350 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 46,876 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,334.74 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

10.9808
9.2926
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to LAK 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 9.4700, compared to 9.9876 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5176 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.4700
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.9876

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 1.1281 LAK (High: 11.6422 / Low: 10.5141). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1114 LAK (High: 9.5115 / Low: 9.4000).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.1281
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1114

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0177 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0177

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 10.8401) against the same month in 2020 (average: 9.4033), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4368 (+15.28%).

2021 Avg (December) 10.8401
2020 Avg (December) 9.4033

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.5436 9.3753 9.4333
February 9.5115 9.4000 9.4407
March 9.5924 9.4308 9.5021
April 9.6348 9.4005 9.4844
May 9.5685 9.3974 9.4708
June 9.6523 9.4196 9.4889
July 9.6515 9.4281 9.4835
August 9.5948 9.4768 9.5075
September 9.8894 9.4899 9.6157
October 10.2600 9.8712 10.0290
November 10.7643 10.1540 10.4500
December 11.6422 10.5141 10.8401