YEARLY HIGH
0.0565 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0449 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0487 AFN

2025 RWF to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the RWF to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 0.0565. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 0.0449.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0116 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0525 to the December average rate of 0.0453, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 0.0565 was down 3.92% compared to the 2024 peak of 0.0588, 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 282 AFN
2024 Average 268 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 224 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 58.00 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

0.0532
0.0446
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 0.0507, compared to 0.0467 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0507
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0467

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was January, with a trading range of 0.0063 AFN (High: 0.0565 / Low: 0.0502). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 AFN (High: 0.0456 / Low: 0.0449).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0063
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2025. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2025: 0.0525) against the same month in 2024 (average: 0.0563), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0038 (-6.77%).

2025 Avg (January) 0.0525
2024 Avg (January) 0.0563

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0565 0.0502 0.0525
February 0.0535 0.0513 0.0524
March 0.0523 0.0487 0.0504
April 0.0512 0.0498 0.0505
May 0.0504 0.0485 0.0493
June 0.0495 0.0483 0.0491
July 0.0492 0.0474 0.0482
August 0.0490 0.0472 0.0478
September 0.0484 0.0464 0.0473
October 0.0477 0.0450 0.0460
November 0.0478 0.0449 0.0457
December 0.0456 0.0449 0.0453