YEARLY HIGH
1.6822 RWF
YEARLY LOW
1.1266 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4478 RWF

2015 MWK to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the MWK to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 1.6822. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.1266.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5557 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4963 to the December average rate of 1.2007, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.6822 was down 4.65% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.7643, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,411 RWF
2014 Average 8,213 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 5,633 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,778.39 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.6479
1.1600
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK 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 1.5551, compared to 1.3405 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2145 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5551
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3405

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.2968 RWF (High: 1.5723 / Low: 1.2755). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0324 RWF (High: 1.5790 / Low: 1.5466).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2968
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0324

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2327 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2327

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2015: 1.6072) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.7293), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1221 (-7.06%).

2015 Avg (June) 1.6072
2014 Avg (June) 1.7293

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5297 1.4667 1.4963
February 1.5862 1.5011 1.5358
March 1.6048 1.5237 1.5672
April 1.5759 1.5347 1.5593
May 1.5790 1.5466 1.5646
June 1.6822 1.5489 1.6072
July 1.6444 1.5356 1.5917
August 1.5723 1.2755 1.3590
September 1.3039 1.2633 1.2800
October 1.3505 1.2851 1.3193
November 1.3421 1.2405 1.2925
December 1.2556 1.1266 1.2007