YEARLY HIGH
9.6513 RWF
YEARLY LOW
8.0774 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.7078 RWF

2024 JPY to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the JPY to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 15, valuing the pair at 9.6513. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 1, dropping to 8.0774.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5739 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.6942 to the December average rate of 8.9841, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 9.6513 was up 7.89% compared to the 2023 peak of 8.9456, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,825,666 RWF
2023 Average 4,122,253 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 4,038,723 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 786,942.95 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

9.4996
8.1642
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 8.4627, compared to 8.9529 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4902 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.4627
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.9529

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was July, with a trading range of 0.6956 RWF (High: 8.7730 / Low: 8.0774). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2173 RWF (High: 8.4643 / Low: 8.2470).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.6956
May Spread (Stable) ±0.2173

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.3605 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3605

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2024: 9.3883) against the same month in 2023 (average: 8.1414), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2469 (+15.32%).

2024 Avg (September) 9.3883
2023 Avg (September) 8.1414

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.9466 8.5688 8.6942
February 8.7052 8.4534 8.5258
March 8.7650 8.4453 8.5722
April 8.5086 8.1789 8.3738
May 8.4643 8.2470 8.3348
June 8.4136 8.1104 8.2755
July 8.7730 8.0774 8.3385
August 9.2867 8.8101 9.0543
September 9.6513 9.0952 9.3883
October 9.2767 8.8454 9.0278
November 9.1899 8.7412 8.9246
December 9.2293 8.7202 8.9841