YEARLY HIGH
1.6124 CDF
YEARLY LOW
1.4893 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5389 CDF

2010 RWF to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the RWF to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 1.6124. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 1.4893.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1231 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5648 to the December average rate of 1.5189, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,062 CDF
Yearly Average 7,695 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 7,447 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 615.56 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

1.5951
1.4953
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to CDF 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 1.5588, compared to 1.5191 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0397 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5588
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5191

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.1159 CDF (High: 1.6124 / Low: 1.4966). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0202 CDF (High: 1.5773 / Low: 1.5571).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1159
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0202

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0382 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0382

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for May 2010 is 1.5579.

2010 Avg (May) 1.5579
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5773 1.5571 1.5648
February 1.5808 1.5526 1.5710
March 1.6045 1.5482 1.5868
April 1.5644 1.5166 1.5486
May 1.6124 1.4966 1.5579
June 1.5429 1.5009 1.5235
July 1.5341 1.5028 1.5134
August 1.5295 1.5074 1.5144
September 1.5197 1.4926 1.5036
October 1.5566 1.5175 1.5359
November 1.5427 1.5166 1.5285
December 1.5376 1.4893 1.5189