YEARLY HIGH
35.8445 RWF
YEARLY LOW
33.4161 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.4252 RWF

2015 ETB to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ETB to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 13, valuing the pair at 35.8445. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 10, dropping to 33.4161.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4283 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.1435 to the December average rate of 35.3410, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 35.8445 was up 0.25% compared to the 2014 peak of 35.7551, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 179,222 RWF
2014 Average 174,101 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 167,081 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,141.73 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

35.5340
33.4641
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 33.9873, compared to 34.8631 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8758 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.9873
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.8631

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was June, with a trading range of 1.9430 RWF (High: 35.3591 / Low: 33.4161). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2719 RWF (High: 35.5030 / Low: 35.2311).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.9430
November Spread (Stable) ±0.2719

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2720 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2720

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2015: 34.5463) against the same month in 2014 (average: 34.8327), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2864 (-0.82%).

2015 Avg (August) 34.5463
2014 Avg (August) 34.8327

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.4859 33.7833 34.1435
February 34.1488 33.8377 33.9752
March 35.0082 33.7224 34.0861
April 34.0290 33.5629 33.8621
May 33.9560 33.4675 33.6366
June 35.3591 33.4161 34.2202
July 35.1760 33.8840 34.8183
August 35.8445 34.0925 34.5463
September 35.0153 34.0442 34.2943
October 35.4928 34.0980 34.8171
November 35.5030 35.2311 35.3615
December 35.5698 35.2388 35.3410