2025 CDF to RWF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2025.
2025 CDF to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025
During 2025, the CDF to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 0.6840. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.4814.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2027 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4882 to the December average rate of 0.6445, the exchange rate registered a net change of 32.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 0.6840 was up 39.50% compared to the 2024 peak of 0.4903, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CDF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.4926, compared to 0.5712 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0786 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2025 was October, with a trading range of 0.1236 RWF (High: 0.6756 / Low: 0.5520). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 RWF (High: 0.4988 / Low: 0.4938).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0106 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2025: 0.6551) against the same month in 2024 (average: 0.4786), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1764 (+36.87%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.4969 | 0.4814 | 0.4882 |
| February | 0.4968 | 0.4873 | 0.4913 |
| March | 0.5079 | 0.4896 | 0.4955 |
| April | 0.4988 | 0.4852 | 0.4917 |
| May | 0.4974 | 0.4867 | 0.4938 |
| June | 0.5010 | 0.4869 | 0.4951 |
| July | 0.4988 | 0.4938 | 0.4967 |
| August | 0.5048 | 0.4954 | 0.4992 |
| September | 0.5513 | 0.4979 | 0.5104 |
| October | 0.6756 | 0.5520 | 0.6216 |
| November | 0.6840 | 0.6323 | 0.6551 |
| December | 0.6721 | 0.6349 | 0.6445 |