YEARLY HIGH
108.6058 RWF
YEARLY LOW
99.0097 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
103.1402 RWF

2015 BOB to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BOB to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 108.6058. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 99.0097.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.5961 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 100.0157 to the December average rate of 108.0855, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 108.6058 was up 8.05% compared to the 2014 peak of 100.5106, 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 543,029 RWF
2014 Average 495,466 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 495,049 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47,980.52 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

108.9040
99.0826
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 100.5598, compared to 105.7206 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.1608 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 100.5598
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 105.7206

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was June, with a trading range of 6.2980 RWF (High: 106.0587 / Low: 99.7607). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5329 RWF (High: 108.0770 / Low: 107.5441).

June Spread (Volatile) ±6.2980
November Spread (Stable) ±0.5329

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.5504 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5504

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 108.0855) against the same month in 2014 (average: 100.0542), the exchange rate shifted by +8.0313 (+8.03%).

2015 Avg (December) 108.0855
2014 Avg (December) 100.0542

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 101.0207 99.0097 100.0157
February 100.4689 99.4484 99.9011
March 103.2906 99.3891 100.6003
April 100.8676 99.4602 100.3451
May 100.9055 99.6153 100.0910
June 106.0587 99.7607 102.4059
July 105.6731 101.6446 104.6653
August 108.3179 102.8476 104.2974
September 105.8410 102.8532 103.7469
October 108.0134 103.3064 105.7025
November 108.0770 107.5441 107.8260
December 108.6058 107.6838 108.0855