YEARLY HIGH
484.5915 RWF
YEARLY LOW
427.2529 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
464.8948 RWF

2014 BAM to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BAM to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 484.5915. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 427.2529.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 57.3386 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 472.6591 to the December average rate of 435.0170, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 484.5915 was up 0.88% compared to the 2013 peak of 480.3504, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,422,958 RWF
2013 Average 2,205,250 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 2,136,264 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 286,693.10 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

485.1628
430.4583
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 476.4628, compared to 453.3268 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 23.1360 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 476.4628
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 453.3268

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 18.3919 RWF (High: 463.7031 / Low: 445.3112). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.1195 RWF (High: 475.3071 / Low: 470.1875).

September Spread (Volatile) ±18.3919
June Spread (Stable) ±5.1195

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 15.2672 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -15.2672

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2014: 480.6041) against the same month in 2013 (average: 423.3694), the exchange rate shifted by +57.2347 (+13.52%).

2014 Avg (March) 480.6041
2013 Avg (March) 423.3694

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 476.3278 468.9612 472.6591
February 477.4875 469.7450 473.9765
March 484.5915 477.0616 480.6041
April 483.0713 475.7353 480.4313
May 484.0748 474.1842 478.1362
June 475.3071 470.1875 472.9695
July 475.8131 470.2317 473.2585
August 474.4097 464.1359 470.0722
September 463.7031 445.3112 454.8050
October 451.2484 443.3406 447.1650
November 442.8704 435.1627 439.6433
December 442.3860 427.2529 435.0170