YEARLY HIGH
0.0922 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0808 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0859 AFN

2015 RWF to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the RWF to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.0922. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 21, dropping to 0.0808.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0114 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0835 to the December average rate of 0.0905, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0922 was up 7.83% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0855, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 461 AFN
2014 Average 416 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 404 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 57.13 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0912
0.0822
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to AFN 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 0.0837, compared to 0.0881 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0837
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0881

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.0072 AFN (High: 0.0915 / Low: 0.0843). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 AFN (High: 0.0835 / Low: 0.0826).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0072
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.0905) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0839), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0066 (+7.88%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.0905
2014 Avg (December) 0.0839

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0844 0.0819 0.0835
February 0.0835 0.0826 0.0831
March 0.0838 0.0808 0.0830
April 0.0843 0.0831 0.0835
May 0.0866 0.0835 0.0851
June 0.0858 0.0808 0.0840
July 0.0863 0.0830 0.0840
August 0.0915 0.0843 0.0878
September 0.0908 0.0872 0.0890
October 0.0902 0.0864 0.0882
November 0.0918 0.0868 0.0891
December 0.0922 0.0891 0.0905