2014 BOB to RWF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2014.
2014 BOB to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014
During 2014, the BOB to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 100.5106. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 97.5682.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9424 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 98.2213 to the December average rate of 100.0542, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 100.5106 was up 2.14% compared to the 2013 peak of 98.4091, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.
BOB to RWF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 98.4189, compared to 99.7564 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3375 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2014 was July, with a trading range of 1.8225 RWF (High: 100.0382 / Low: 98.2157). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3110 RWF (High: 100.1095 / Low: 99.7985).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1018 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 100.0542) against the same month in 2013 (average: 97.5300), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5242 (+2.59%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 98.6611 | 97.5682 | 98.2213 |
| February | 98.5867 | 97.7779 | 98.3089 |
| March | 98.6836 | 98.1692 | 98.4110 |
| April | 98.7477 | 98.1693 | 98.4952 |
| May | 98.8673 | 98.3991 | 98.5803 |
| June | 98.7545 | 98.2664 | 98.4969 |
| July | 100.0382 | 98.2157 | 98.9347 |
| August | 100.1095 | 99.7985 | 99.9469 |
| September | 100.0006 | 99.4952 | 99.8451 |
| October | 100.1260 | 99.7497 | 99.9201 |
| November | 100.2666 | 98.9998 | 99.8375 |
| December | 100.5106 | 99.7796 | 100.0542 |