YEARLY HIGH
1.0114 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.8298 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9425 RWF

2025 NGN to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the NGN to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 1.0114. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 0.8298.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1816 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8974 to the December average rate of 1.0014, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 1.0114 was down 31.55% compared to the 2024 peak of 1.4776, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 NGN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,011,436 RWF
2024 Average 921,761 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 829,840 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 181,596.25 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

1.0163
0.8845
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NGN 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 0.9111, compared to 0.9739 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0628 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9111
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9739

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was February, with a trading range of 0.1152 RWF (High: 0.9451 / Low: 0.8298). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0093 RWF (High: 0.9480 / Low: 0.9387).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1152
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0093

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0292 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0292

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2025: 1.0053) against the same month in 2024 (average: 0.8178), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1875 (+22.92%).

2025 Avg (November) 1.0053
2024 Avg (November) 0.8178

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9183 0.8886 0.8974
February 0.9451 0.8298 0.9205
March 0.9522 0.9035 0.9301
April 0.9450 0.8791 0.9009
May 0.9111 0.8853 0.8955
June 0.9358 0.8911 0.9224
July 0.9471 0.9356 0.9407
August 0.9480 0.9387 0.9427
September 0.9767 0.9401 0.9630
October 1.0047 0.9757 0.9905
November 1.0114 0.9988 1.0053
December 1.0082 0.9957 1.0014