YEARLY HIGH
0.5269 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.4985 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5121 RWF

2010 BIF to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the BIF to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 0.5269. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.4985.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0285 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5006 to the December average rate of 0.5220, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,635 RWF
Yearly Average 2,561 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 2,492 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 142.28 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.5242
0.4985
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.5053, compared to 0.5190 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0138 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5053
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5190

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was November, with a trading range of 0.0127 RWF (High: 0.5255 / Low: 0.5128). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 RWF (High: 0.5052 / Low: 0.5015).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0127
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for December 2010 is 0.5220.

2010 Avg (December) 0.5220
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5053 0.4985 0.5006
February 0.5075 0.5020 0.5047
March 0.5052 0.5015 0.5031
April 0.5044 0.5005 0.5031
May 0.5113 0.5031 0.5076
June 0.5167 0.5090 0.5124
July 0.5232 0.5156 0.5199
August 0.5224 0.5155 0.5180
September 0.5218 0.5133 0.5179
October 0.5186 0.5109 0.5163
November 0.5255 0.5128 0.5199
December 0.5269 0.5176 0.5220