YEARLY HIGH
201.8797 RWF
YEARLY LOW
182.1920 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
190.6208 RWF

2024 BOB to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the BOB to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 201.8797. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 182.1920.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.6877 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 183.9172 to the December average rate of 200.1995, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 201.8797 was up 10.72% compared to the 2023 peak of 182.3263, 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 1,009,398 RWF
2023 Average 838,497 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 910,960 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 98,438.28 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

201.8277
182.2889
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 186.2904, compared to 194.9512 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.6608 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 186.2904
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 194.9512

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was December, with a trading range of 6.1352 RWF (High: 201.8797 / Low: 195.7445). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7316 RWF (High: 187.3674 / Low: 185.6358).

December Spread (Volatile) ±6.1352
April Spread (Stable) ±1.7316

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 200.1995) against the same month in 2023 (average: 181.2683), the exchange rate shifted by +18.9312 (+10.44%).

2024 Avg (December) 200.1995
2023 Avg (December) 181.2683

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 186.1152 182.1920 183.9172
February 186.7642 183.5142 184.5271
March 186.7257 184.1613 185.7833
April 187.3674 185.6358 186.3533
May 190.3087 186.5324 187.8487
June 191.0701 187.5148 189.3128
July 191.2692 188.8017 190.0888
August 194.4108 190.0111 191.7142
September 196.4378 192.4235 194.2566
October 197.5364 193.1495 195.5651
November 199.5482 196.3599 197.8830
December 201.8797 195.7445 200.1995