YEARLY HIGH
22.2721 RWF
YEARLY LOW
17.6993 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.5808 RWF

2025 AFN to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the AFN to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 22.2721. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 17.6993.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.5728 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.0727 to the December average rate of 22.0615, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 22.2721 was up 7.38% compared to the 2024 peak of 20.7406, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 111,360 RWF
2024 Average 93,573 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 88,496 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,863.98 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

22.3604
18.7739
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 19.7439, compared to 21.4176 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6737 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.7439
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.4176

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was January, with a trading range of 2.2240 RWF (High: 19.9233 / Low: 17.6993). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3502 RWF (High: 22.2721 / Low: 21.9219).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.2240
December Spread (Stable) ±0.3502

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0381 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0381

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2025: 22.0615) against the same month in 2024 (average: 19.9304), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1311 (+10.69%).

2025 Avg (December) 22.0615
2024 Avg (December) 19.9304

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.9233 17.6993 19.0727
February 19.5048 18.7053 19.0860
March 20.5151 19.1293 19.8475
April 20.0825 19.5306 19.8094
May 20.6255 19.8442 20.2676
June 20.7247 20.2128 20.3804
July 21.0964 20.3221 20.7438
August 21.1794 20.4255 20.9099
September 21.5633 20.6429 21.1489
October 22.2174 20.9855 21.7415
November 22.2567 20.9323 21.9003
December 22.2721 21.9219 22.0615