YEARLY HIGH
232.5278 RWF
YEARLY LOW
215.4241 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
223.8356 RWF

2015 PEN to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the PEN to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 232.5278. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 26, dropping to 215.4241.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.1036 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 230.0678 to the December average rate of 220.9017, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 232.5278 was down 6.27% compared to the 2014 peak of 248.0765, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,162,639 RWF
2014 Average 1,206,542 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 1,077,121 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 85,518.19 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

231.1036
218.6739
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 224.0885, compared to 223.5826 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5058 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 224.0885
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 223.5826

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 15.2485 RWF (High: 230.6726 / Low: 215.4241). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6286 RWF (High: 221.7866 / Low: 219.1580).

August Spread (Volatile) ±15.2485
December Spread (Stable) ±2.6286

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 5.8054 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.8054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 230.0678) against the same month in 2014 (average: 241.6529), the exchange rate shifted by -11.5851 (-4.79%).

2015 Avg (January) 230.0678
2014 Avg (January) 241.6529

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 232.5278 225.5650 230.0678
February 226.4369 222.5359 224.2623
March 230.3097 221.7050 224.6964
April 224.1182 219.9822 222.2264
May 221.4188 218.0717 219.7097
June 231.2315 218.3166 223.5682
July 229.5081 220.9698 227.1002
August 230.6726 215.4241 222.2996
September 227.4877 218.7708 222.8085
October 228.6932 221.4343 225.0885
November 227.3251 220.5875 223.2974
December 221.7866 219.1580 220.9017