YEARLY HIGH
17.9103 RWF
YEARLY LOW
15.8121 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.1866 RWF

2014 GMD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the GMD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 27, valuing the pair at 17.9103. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 7, dropping to 15.8121.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0982 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.8259 to the December average rate of 16.0363, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 17.9103 was down 13.67% compared to the 2013 peak of 20.7470, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 89,552 RWF
2013 Average 96,129 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 79,061 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,491.01 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

18.0238
15.8100
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 17.5498, compared to 16.8235 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7263 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.5498
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.8235

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 1.5295 RWF (High: 17.4982 / Low: 15.9686). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1349 RWF (High: 17.4574 / Low: 17.3225).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.5295
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1349

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.8705 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8705

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2014: 17.5137) against the same month in 2013 (average: 19.2774), the exchange rate shifted by -1.7637 (-9.15%).

2014 Avg (April) 17.5137
2013 Avg (April) 19.2774

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.8941 17.7311 17.8259
February 17.8959 17.6495 17.8031
March 17.9007 17.7513 17.8393
April 17.9103 17.1448 17.5137
May 17.2521 17.0917 17.1732
June 17.2313 17.0127 17.1433
July 17.4584 17.0452 17.2539
August 17.4574 17.3225 17.3848
September 17.4909 17.2696 17.4064
October 17.4982 15.9686 16.8650
November 16.0603 15.8121 15.9945
December 16.1155 15.9647 16.0363