YEARLY HIGH
0.6714 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.6202 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6500 RWF

2010 CDF to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the CDF to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 0.6714. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 0.6202.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0513 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6391 to the December average rate of 0.6584, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,357 RWF
Yearly Average 3,250 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 3,101 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 256.32 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.6686
0.6268
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.6417, compared to 0.6583 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0166 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6417
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6583

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.0480 RWF (High: 0.6682 / Low: 0.6202). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0082 RWF (High: 0.6422 / Low: 0.6340).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0480
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0082

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0140 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0140

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for December 2010 is 0.6584.

2010 Avg (December) 0.6584
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6422 0.6340 0.6391
February 0.6441 0.6326 0.6365
March 0.6459 0.6232 0.6302
April 0.6594 0.6392 0.6458
May 0.6682 0.6202 0.6423
June 0.6663 0.6481 0.6565
July 0.6654 0.6518 0.6608
August 0.6634 0.6538 0.6603
September 0.6700 0.6580 0.6651
October 0.6590 0.6424 0.6511
November 0.6594 0.6482 0.6543
December 0.6714 0.6504 0.6584