YEARLY HIGH
542.5165 RWF
YEARLY LOW
483.5294 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
523.4379 RWF

2025 GEL to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the GEL to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 542.5165. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 483.5294.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 58.9871 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 490.2881 to the December average rate of 540.1676, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 542.5165 was up 7.30% compared to the 2024 peak of 505.6149, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,712,582 RWF
2024 Average 2,424,141 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 2,417,647 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 294,935.37 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

545.1555
485.3001
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 511.0936, compared to 535.7822 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 24.6885 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 511.0936
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 535.7822

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was February, with a trading range of 18.8012 RWF (High: 509.4909 / Low: 490.6896). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.9858 RWF (High: 538.8812 / Low: 533.8954).

February Spread (Volatile) ±18.8012
September Spread (Stable) ±4.9858

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.9666 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9666

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2025: 540.1676) against the same month in 2024 (average: 491.5349), the exchange rate shifted by +48.6327 (+9.89%).

2025 Avg (December) 540.1676
2024 Avg (December) 491.5349

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 496.2117 483.5294 490.2881
February 509.4909 490.6896 500.1421
March 519.0418 504.3946 511.2384
April 525.7902 511.1284 517.7652
May 526.8974 516.4937 522.1347
June 531.2010 516.1762 524.9934
July 535.8031 527.7173 531.1543
August 537.6089 528.0852 535.7017
September 538.8812 533.8954 536.4546
October 539.2292 531.3761 534.4881
November 538.6459 533.5690 536.7268
December 542.5165 537.4074 540.1676