YEARLY HIGH
289.4527 RWF
YEARLY LOW
178.4768 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
229.1425 RWF

2014 GHS to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the GHS to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 289.4527. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 178.4768.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 110.9759 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 284.8262 to the December average rate of 215.8014, the exchange rate registered a net change of -24.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 289.4527 was down 13.92% compared to the 2013 peak of 336.2754, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,447,263 RWF
2013 Average 1,576,437 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 892,384 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 554,879.65 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

294.3009
180.6036
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS 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 253.1197, compared to 205.1654 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 47.9543 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 253.1197
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 205.1654

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 30.4287 RWF (High: 211.9822 / Low: 181.5535). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3281 RWF (High: 217.1463 / Low: 214.8183).

September Spread (Volatile) ±30.4287
December Spread (Stable) ±2.3281

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 16.1445 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -16.1445

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 284.8262) against the same month in 2013 (average: 327.5517), the exchange rate shifted by -42.7256 (-13.04%).

2014 Avg (January) 284.8262
2013 Avg (January) 327.5517

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 289.4527 278.0323 284.8262
February 284.5171 264.0341 272.6083
March 267.4656 252.3096 262.4054
April 252.8130 240.7849 246.2609
May 241.1481 226.0762 233.9524
June 228.1110 207.7136 218.6649
July 208.8177 195.8548 202.5484
August 204.6340 178.4768 190.0784
September 211.9822 181.5535 194.0253
October 214.8933 211.2396 213.7018
November 216.6969 212.7255 214.8369
December 217.1463 214.8183 215.8014