YEARLY HIGH
775.6486 RWF
YEARLY LOW
697.1600 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
729.0229 RWF

2024 BAM to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the BAM to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 25, valuing the pair at 775.6486. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 697.1600.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 78.4885 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 709.0892 to the December average rate of 741.2741, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 775.6486 was up 8.61% compared to the 2023 peak of 714.1665, 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 3,878,243 RWF
2023 Average 3,204,318 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 3,485,800 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 392,442.73 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

768.8499
698.3963
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 711.9547, compared to 746.0911 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 34.1364 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 711.9547
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 746.0911

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was August, with a trading range of 37.9892 RWF (High: 763.4897 / Low: 725.5005). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.3906 RWF (High: 728.0024 / Low: 714.6118).

August Spread (Volatile) ±37.9892
June Spread (Stable) ±13.3906

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 9.4901 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.4901

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2024: 762.9788) against the same month in 2023 (average: 658.0072), the exchange rate shifted by +104.9715 (+15.95%).

2024 Avg (September) 762.9788
2023 Avg (September) 658.0072

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 718.1003 704.0030 709.0892
February 716.0881 697.1600 704.2674
March 721.3924 705.5820 713.3830
April 716.5787 699.8307 707.7800
May 728.9104 704.8390 717.2234
June 728.0024 714.6118 719.9853
July 735.9141 716.9600 728.5928
August 763.4897 725.5005 745.2032
September 775.6486 752.2230 762.9788
October 766.6793 744.8261 753.9939
November 760.5211 727.6268 744.5038
December 752.2183 725.9100 741.2741