YEARLY HIGH
8.9537 RWF
YEARLY LOW
8.0942 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.4256 RWF

2024 JMD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the JMD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 8.9537. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 8.0942.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8595 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.1941 to the December average rate of 8.8442, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 8.9537 was up 9.86% compared to the 2023 peak of 8.1502, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 44,768 RWF
2023 Average 37,587 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 40,471 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,297.58 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

8.9129
8.0880
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD 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 8.2804, compared to 8.5709 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2905 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.2804
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.5709

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was December, with a trading range of 0.3173 RWF (High: 8.9537 / Low: 8.6364). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1068 RWF (High: 8.4532 / Low: 8.3465).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.3173
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1068

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0374 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0374

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 8.8442) against the same month in 2023 (average: 8.0737), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7705 (+9.54%).

2024 Avg (December) 8.8442
2023 Avg (December) 8.0737

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.2895 8.1486 8.1941
February 8.2466 8.0942 8.1567
March 8.3818 8.1772 8.3049
April 8.4283 8.2683 8.3166
May 8.4027 8.2279 8.3055
June 8.4742 8.3435 8.4044
July 8.4532 8.3465 8.3985
August 8.5565 8.3635 8.4490
September 8.6564 8.4844 8.5506
October 8.6440 8.4782 8.5439
November 8.7520 8.5698 8.6391
December 8.9537 8.6364 8.8442