YEARLY HIGH
2.0061 BIF
YEARLY LOW
1.8978 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9530 BIF

2010 RWF to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the RWF to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 2.0061. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 1.8978.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1083 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9976 to the December average rate of 1.9156, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,031 BIF
Yearly Average 9,765 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 9,489 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 541.69 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

2.0057
1.9074
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to BIF 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 1.9793, compared to 1.9268 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0525 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9793
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9268

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was November, with a trading range of 0.0473 BIF (High: 1.9502 / Low: 1.9030). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0147 BIF (High: 1.9941 / Low: 1.9794).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0473
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0147

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0281 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0281

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for January 2010 is 1.9976.

2010 Avg (January) 1.9976
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0061 1.9791 1.9976
February 1.9920 1.9705 1.9813
March 1.9941 1.9794 1.9877
April 1.9981 1.9827 1.9875
May 1.9876 1.9558 1.9701
June 1.9645 1.9353 1.9517
July 1.9395 1.9113 1.9236
August 1.9398 1.9143 1.9305
September 1.9482 1.9164 1.9307
October 1.9575 1.9282 1.9368
November 1.9502 1.9030 1.9234
December 1.9319 1.8978 1.9156