YEARLY HIGH
107.1587 RWF
YEARLY LOW
82.9952 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
91.7035 RWF

2024 GHS to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the GHS to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 107.1587. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 6, dropping to 82.9952.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.1635 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 105.4984 to the December average rate of 93.5909, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 107.1587 was down 16.80% compared to the 2023 peak of 128.7994, 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 535,794 RWF
2023 Average 496,714 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 414,976 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 120,817.59 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

107.5978
82.4046
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 96.9061, compared to 86.5009 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.4051 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 96.9061
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 86.5009

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was November, with a trading range of 6.8347 RWF (High: 89.8299 / Low: 82.9952). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2302 RWF (High: 85.7502 / Low: 84.5201).

November Spread (Volatile) ±6.8347
July Spread (Stable) ±1.2302

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 4.5506 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.5506

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2024: 105.4984) against the same month in 2023 (average: 94.7608), the exchange rate shifted by +10.7376 (+11.33%).

2024 Avg (January) 105.4984
2023 Avg (January) 94.7608

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 107.1587 102.8005 105.4984
February 103.6074 101.1746 102.3679
March 101.4636 97.0542 99.2425
April 97.1458 94.6507 95.9528
May 94.4230 87.9054 91.4022
June 88.0549 85.6243 86.9726
July 85.7502 84.5201 85.1218
August 85.9829 83.9160 84.8517
September 86.6298 84.5117 85.5275
October 85.7815 83.4660 84.5041
November 89.8299 82.9952 85.4097
December 95.0322 89.5712 93.5909