YEARLY HIGH
434.7239 RWF
YEARLY LOW
366.5060 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
402.2603 RWF

2025 PEN to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the PEN to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 434.7239. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 366.5060.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 68.2180 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 371.4888 to the December average rate of 432.0485, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 434.7239 was up 15.84% compared to the 2024 peak of 375.2693, 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 2,173,620 RWF
2024 Average 1,755,997 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 1,832,530 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 341,089.93 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

438.1044
365.4328
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 385.4747, compared to 419.0459 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 33.5713 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 385.4747
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 419.0459

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was March, with a trading range of 19.5345 RWF (High: 396.9842 / Low: 377.4497). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.3082 RWF (High: 432.1751 / Low: 428.8668).

March Spread (Volatile) ±19.5345
November Spread (Stable) ±3.3082

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 3.6306 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.6306

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2025: 432.0485) against the same month in 2024 (average: 370.7169), the exchange rate shifted by +61.3316 (+16.54%).

2025 Avg (December) 432.0485
2024 Avg (December) 370.7169

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 381.6405 366.5060 371.4888
February 385.6316 375.2822 379.7470
March 396.9842 377.4497 388.6615
April 389.1314 378.1363 385.0309
May 395.8407 383.5884 390.4342
June 406.8377 388.0658 397.4856
July 409.1306 400.2223 405.0703
August 416.6530 399.5415 408.1369
September 417.2274 409.1703 413.8020
October 429.7727 416.8260 424.4770
November 432.1751 428.8668 430.7409
December 434.7239 426.1229 432.0485