YEARLY HIGH
100.5106 RWF
YEARLY LOW
97.5682 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
99.0877 RWF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 502,553 RWF
2013 Average 467,716 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 487,841 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,711.96 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

100.2375
98.0380
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 98.4189
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 99.7564

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.8225
August Spread (Stable) ±0.3110

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2014 Avg (December) 100.0542
2013 Avg (December) 97.5300

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